Goûmi (en. Goumi)
/ɡumi/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A child, a kid, often used affectionately.
He has a little goûmi playing in the garden.
Il a un petit goûmi qui joue dans le jardin.
A young man, teenager.
This goûmi has a lot of talent in basketball.
Ce goûmi a beaucoup de talent en basketball.
Etymology
Of indeterminate origin, possibly derived from the word 'gamin'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
city goûmi
A child growing up in an urban environment.
goûmi de la ville
to be a goûmi
To be young, carefree.
être un goûmi
Related Words
gamin
A young child or teenager.
gamin
young
Related to youth.
jeune
colt
A young horse, but often used to refer to a young man.
poulain
Slang Meanings
A little brother or a young friend.
Look at this goûmi, he's always with me.
Regarde ce goûmi, il est toujours avec moi.
A mate, a buddy.
He's my goûmi, we've known each other for years.
C'est mon goûmi, on se connait depuis des années.