mange de la merde
The English phrase "eat poop" is translated into French as mange de la merde.
This is a vulgar expression used to tell someone to go away or to express strong contempt.
Which one should you use?
While mange de la merde is a direct way to express this contempt, the phrase Retourne manger ton caca translates roughly to "Go back and eat your own poop."
Did you know?
- In French theater, shouting Merde! to a performer is actually a way to wish them good luck.
- The use of merde as a wish for luck originated from the sight of many horse droppings outside successful theaters during the era of horse-drawn carriages.
- French has a specific distinction between merde and caca, with caca being used primarily by children or when speaking to them.
Example conversation
Two friends are having a heated argument in a park.
- EmmaArrête de m'embêter, Lucas !Stop bothering me, Lucas!
- LucasPourquoi je ferais ça ?Why would I do that?
- EmmaMange de la merde et pars d'ici.Eat poop and get out of here.
- LucasD'accord, tu es vraiment énervée aujourd'hui.Fine, you are really angry today.
