How to Say ‘Goddamn it!’ in French
Nom de Dieu!
nom duh dyuh
[nom duh dyuh]
🇫🇷 In France: This has an older, more dramatic flavor than everyday [putain] or [merde]. You may hear it for comic effect, from older speakers, or in set expressions.
Phrase Breakdown
Nom
[nom]
Name
A word by which a person or thing is known or distinguished.
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.
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.
Nom de Dieu! Cette nouvelle est choquante.
My God! This news is shocking.
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