un vent
being ignored / getting ghosted (lit. a wind)
Advanced Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/vɑ̃/
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Cultural Note
The expression 'mettre un vent à quelqu'un' (to put a wind on someone) means to completely ignore or blow off someone's advances. It's extremely common slang among younger French people and can refer to being ignored in person or having your messages left on 'vu' (read/seen) — the French equivalent of being 'left on read.'
📝 Example Sentences
Je lui ai envoyé trois messages, il m'a mis un vent total.
I sent him three messages, he completely ghosted me.
Elle m'a mis un vent quand j'ai essayé de l'inviter à danser.
She blew me off when I tried to ask her to dance.