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France — Phrase #8

😤#8 Exclamation

Merde

/mɛʁd/
Literal: Shit
Feels like: The French "shit" — used exactly as in English. Also famously said backstage before performances (like "break a leg")
CurrentAdult/Universal⚠️ Mild
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