Germe (en. Germ)
/ʒɛʁm/
Slang Meanings
Sometimes used in the sense of something that is harmless.
Don't worry, it's just a germ of an idea.
Ne t'inquiète pas, c'est juste un germe d'idée.
Term used to refer to a person gripped by doubts or hesitations.
He has a few germs of worry before the exam.
Il a quelques germes d'inquiétude avant l'examen.