How to Say ‘Shut your mouth!’ in French
Ferme ta gueule!
fair-m ta gull
[fair-m ta gull]
💬 Usage Tip: A direct command; 'ta' is casual and informal.
🇫🇷 In France: Seen as less harsh than 'ta gueule', but still impolite.
Phrase Breakdown
Ferme
[fair-m]
Close
Imperative command to tell someone to shut their mouth.
Ferme ta gueule et écoute-moi.
Shut up and listen to me.
ta
[ta]
your
Part of the phrase used in addressing someone directly.
Ferme ta gueule et écoute-moi.
Shut up and listen to me.
gueule
[gull]
mouth
Refers to the mouth, used in the context of telling someone to be quiet.
Ferme ta gueule et écoute-moi.
Shut up and listen to me.
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