French Idiom · Native
se prendre un vent
to get ghosted / to be ignored (slang)
Pronunciation: suh prahn-druh un VAHN
Meaning
To be completely ignored or receive no response after making an approach, especially romantically or socially.
Example
J'ai envoyé un message, mais je me suis pris un vent.
I sent a message, but I got ghosted.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice se prendre un vent out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a native-level French idiom.