ConnectWord · Ages 8-60 · In use
frette
Québec pronunciation of 'froid' (cold), often meaning really cold. Kids also use it for a cold, awkward vibe between people. 'Net frette sec' means suddenly, flat out.
Il fait frette à matin. Pis l'ambiance dans le groupe était frette aussi. (It's freezing this morning. And the vibe in the group was cold too.)
For parents and educators
Harmless. If it's about a friend group being 'frette', it can be worth asking if there's a falling-out.
Where it came from
An old regional form of 'froid' kept alive in Québec.
Also heard as
c'est frette, net frette sec