Diantre (en. Gosh)

/djɑ̃tʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
interjection
Expresses astonishment, surprise, or sometimes anger.
Goodness, what beautiful weather!
Diantre, quel temps magnifique !
Also used to mark a reaction to an unexpected situation.
Goodness, I didn't expect that!
Diantre, je ne m'attendais pas à ça !
Psychological: expresses a certain annoyance in an exchange.
It's unbelievable, goodness!
C'est incroyable, diantre !

Etymology

Uncertain origin, possibly a variation of 'devil'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Goodness!
Exclamation to show great surprise.
Diantre !
Goodness, what an adventure!
To express astonishment at an unexpected situation.
Diantre, quelle aventure !
Goodness, he annoys me!
Used to show annoyance.
Diantre, il m'énerve !

Related Words

devil
Supernatural being often associated with evil.
diable
satan
Character symbolizing evil in various beliefs.
satan
sacred
Sacred, however used to express surprise.
sacré

Slang Meanings

Used to mark a strong emotion.
When he won, he exclaimed goodness!
Quand il a gagné, il a crié diantre !
Playful reaction in a conversation.
Goodness, that's surely a lie!
Diantre, c'est bien sûr un mensonge !