8 January 2024

Merde! Monday

 

One of the first expressions that newcomers to France might encounter. A lot.

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"Merde" can also mean "break a leg" as an actor is about to go onstage. In France it is believed that stepping in doggie doo with the left foot brings good luck, and when that happens, you might hear, "It's ok, it's my left foot!"

 


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