How to Say ‘Holy shit!’ in French
Oh la vache!
oh la vahsh
[oh la vahsh]
🇫🇷 In France: This is much milder than many cards here and can sound almost old-fashioned or playful. It is an exclamation of surprise more than a serious swear word.
Phrase Breakdown
Oh
[oh]
Oh
An exclamatory word often used to express surprise or emphasis.
Oh, la surprise que j'ai eue!
Oh, what a surprise I had!
la
[la]
the
A definite article used to specify something that is already known.
Regarde la voiture!
Look at the car!
vache
[vahsh]
cow
A farm animal known for producing milk, often used metaphorically in French to express shock or disbelief.
Quand j'ai vu la note, j'ai dit: Oh la vache!
When I saw the bill, I said: Oh my god!
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