putain de merde

//py.tɛ̃ də mɛʁd//exclamation

What does putain de merde mean? putain de merde is a French severe that translates to “fucking hell, holy shit” in English.

whore of shit

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"fucking hell, holy shit"

The classic two-word French profanity stack. 'Putain' provides the sexual shock, 'merde' the scatological punch. Together they form what might be France's most common compound expletive — the verbal equivalent of slamming your fist on a table.

Exclaimed upon any negative surprise. Stubbing your toe. Dropping your phone. Realizing it's Monday. The situations are limitless.