Mordieu (en. Damn)

/mɔʁ.djø/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
interjection
Expression of surprise or exasperation.
God damn it, it's cold today!
Mordieu, qu'il fait froid aujourd'hui !
Used to express strong emotion.
God damn it, I didn't expect that at all!
Mordieu, je ne m'y attendais pas du tout !
Can indicate impatience or irritation.
God damn it, hurry up a bit!
Mordieu, dépêche-toi un peu !

Etymology

Derived from 'God', used in an exclamatory context.

Common Phrases and Expressions

God damn it
Intense exclamation, often to express surprise.
Mordieu de Dieu
God damn it, what a disaster!
Used to qualify a disastrous situation.
Mordieu, quel désastre !
God damn it, I'm exhausted!
To express extreme fatigue.
Mordieu, je suis épuisé !

Related Words

name of God
An expression often used in curses.
nom de Dieu
sacred
Used to reinforce an exclamation.
sacrée
damn
An exclamation to mark disapproval or frustration.
zut

Slang Meanings

Exclamation of surprise.
God damn it, you’re already here!
Mordieu, tu es déjà là !
Curse to express annoyance.
God damn it, that annoys me!
Mordieu, ça m'énerve !