Zermah (en. Zermah)

/zeʁma/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A friend, a buddy.
I'm hanging out with my zermah tonight.
Je vais traîner avec mon zermah ce soir.
A comrade in an informal context.
We see each other every weekend with the zermahs.
On se voit tous les week-ends avec les zermahs.

Etymology

The word 'zermah' comes from urban slang, often used in the suburbs.

Common Phrases and Expressions

It's my zermah
This means it's my friend.
C'est mon zermah
Zermah on a mission
Used to describe a friend who helps with a task.
Zermah en mission
To call oneself zermah
Means to consider oneself as close friends.
S'appeler zermah

Related Words

buddy
A friend, often used in a familiar context.
pote
brother
A term used to refer to a very close friend, similar to a brother.
frère
bro
Slang for a friend, mainly used among young people.
bro

Slang Meanings

A trusted companion.
I know I can always count on my zermah.
Je sais que je peux toujours compter sur mon zermah.
A very close friend.
My zermah and I do everything together.
Mon zermah et moi, on fait tout ensemble.