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    Parbleu (en. By golly)

    /paʁ.bʏ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    interjection
    An exclamation to express surprise or astonishment.
    Good gracious, I wasn't expecting to see you here!
    Parbleu, je ne m'attendais pas à te voir ici !
    Can also serve to add emphasis to a statement.
    Good gracious, that was an incredible movie!
    Parbleu, c'était un film incroyable !
    Also used in speech to attract attention.
    And good gracious, we need to discuss this seriously.
    Et parbleu, il faut en discuter sérieusement.

    Etymology

    Derived from the expression 'par Dieu', used as an expletive.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    by God
    Exclamation marking astonishment or indignation.
    parbleu de Dieu
    good gracious, finally!
    Used to express impatience or exasperation.
    parbleu, enfin!
    good gracious, what a surprise!
    Indicates great astonishment.
    parbleu, quelle surprise!

    Related Words

    impromptu
    Without preparation or announcement.
    impromptu
    incident
    Unexpected event.
    incident

    Slang Meanings

    Outdated expression but still used for comic effect.
    He said 'good gracious' realizing he had forgotten his birthday.
    Il a dit 'parbleu' en réalisant qu'il avait oublié son anniversaire.
    Used by role-playing enthusiasts to evoke a period character.
    In his game, he was a knight who exclaimed 'good gracious' at every battle.
    Dans son jeu, il était un chevalier qui s'exclamait 'parbleu' à chaque combat.