How to Say “Gyatt” in French

By Nellie Barbara • Updated October 6, 2026

Gyatt

Gyatt is a French exclamation used to express surprise or excitement when seeing someone with a large backside.

This phrase is an exclamation used to react to seeing someone with a large backside, typically conveying a sense of sudden excitement or shock.

Did you know?

While gyatt is used by French youth, it is an example of 'loan-adaptation' where the English phrase 'god damn' is stripped of its meaning and repurposed as a noun to describe a body part.
Despite its use in French internet slang, gyatt is not a native French word but a phonetic adaptation of the English exclamation 'god damn'.
While the word is used in France, its usage is heavily influenced by American streaming culture and Twitch broadcasts.

Example conversation

Emma and Hugo are walking down a busy street.

Emma

Gyatt, tu as vu cette fille ?
Gyatt, did you see that girl?
Hugo

Oui, c'est impressionnant !
Yes, it's impressive!
Emma

Je n'en crois pas mes yeux.
I can't believe my eyes.
Hugo

Moi non plus, Emma.
Me neither, Emma.

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