casse-toi
What does casse-toi mean? casse-toi is a French severe that translates to โbugger off / fuck offโ in English.
Literal Translation
break yourself
Meaning & Usage
"bugger off / fuck off"
Rude way to tell someone to leave. Famous when President Sarkozy said 'Casse-toi, pauvre con' to a citizen.
Examples in the Wild
Casse-toi ! Je t'ai dit de partir ! (Fuck off! I told you to leave!)
When to Use It
Context
- Expressing strong frustration or emphasis
- Only among very close friends who share this register
Avoid
- Professional or formal settings
- Around elders or authority figures
- Public spaces โ will cause genuine offense
- Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations
Cultural Context
Political scandal when used by Sarkozy. Otherwise common street language.
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