How to Say ‘Son of a bitch!’ in French
Fils de pute!
fees duh poot
[fees duh poot]
💬 Usage Tip: Very offensive, insults the target's mother.
🇫🇷 In France: Use sparingly; considered very aggressive.
Phrase Breakdown
Fils
[fees]
Son
Refers to a male offspring or a boy.
Il est le fils de mon ami, mais il agit comme un vrai fils de pute quand il est en colère.
He is my friend's son, but he acts like a real son of a bitch when he's angry.
de
[duh]
of
A preposition indicating origin or association.
Il est le fils de mon ami et parfois il dit des choses comme Fils de pute!
He is my friend's son and sometimes he says things like Son of a bitch!
pute
[poot]
Whore
A derogatory term for a prostitute or an offensive term for a woman.
Il est si en colère qu'il crie Fils de pute! dans la rue.
He is so angry that he shouts Son of a bitch! in the street.
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