Mordioux (en. Mordioux)

mɔʁdje

Meaning & Definition

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interjection

An exclamation that expresses surprise.

Mordioux, I didn't expect to see you here!

Mordioux, je ne m'attendais pas à te voir ici !

Used to reinforce an emotion, often in an informal context.

Mordioux, it's really hot in this room!

Mordioux, ça chauffe vraiment dans cette pièce !

Can be used humorously or ironically.

Mordioux, what a mess here!

Mordioux, quel bazar ici !

Uncertain origin, possibly derived from a contraction of vulgar expressions.

Mordioux, that's incredible!

Expresses great surprise.

Mordioux, c'est incroyable !

What is mordioux?

Used to question a surprising situation.

Qu'est-ce que mordioux ?

Oh mordioux!

Exclamation of surprise or horror.

Oh mordioux !

sacré

Used as an exclamation to show importance.

sacré

merde

Vulgar term to express frustration.

merde

oh là là

Expression to show astonishment or admiration.

oh là là

Light term used to surprise without being vulgar.

He said he was leaving work, mordioux!

Il a dit qu'il quittait le travail, mordioux !

Humorous equivalent to soften an insult.

He did something silly, mordioux!

Il a fait une bêtise, mordioux !