flûte
What does “flûte” mean in English?
This is a very mild exclamation used to express annoyance or frustration. It literally means 'flute,' which is pretty neutral.
Literally “flute”
You might encounter it similarly to saying 'shoot' or 'darn' in English, often used in light-hearted or less serious contexts.
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zut
1/5 · MildIt's a mild exclamation of annoyance, similar to saying 'darn' or 'shoot' in English.
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mince
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zut alors
1/5 · MildIt's a mild exclamation similar to 'darn it' or 'shoot'.
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