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How to Say β€˜Goddamn it!’ in French

Nom de Dieu!

nom duh dyuh

[nom duh dyuh]

πŸ’¬ Usage Tip: Involves religious terms, 'Name of God'.

πŸ‡«πŸ‡· In France: Considered blasphemous by some, derived from older expressions.

Phrase Breakdown

Nom

[nom]

Name

A word by which a person or thing is known or distinguished.

Example

Quel est ton nom? Nom de Dieu, que c'est incroyable!

What is your name? My god, this is incredible!

de

[duh]

of

Used to indicate the relationship between parts of something.

Example

La couleur de la voiture est bleue.

The color of the car is blue.

Dieu

[dyuh]

God

The deity in monotheistic religions; often used in expressions of amazement or frustration.

Example

Nom de Dieu! Cette nouvelle est choquante.

My God! This news is shocking.

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