Parbleu (en. By golly)

/paʁ.bʏ/

Synonyms

Outdated expression but still used for comic effect.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.