Nom de Dieu!
Goddamn it!
Language note: Involves religious terms, 'Name of God'.
Culture note: Considered blasphemous by some, derived from older expressions.
Context: The roommate suggests a solution, but Pierre doubts it’ll help.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Nom
[nom]
Name
A word by which a person or thing is known or distinguished.
Quel est ton nom? Nom de Dieu, que c'est incroyable!
What is your name? My god, this is incredible!
de
[duh]
of
Used to indicate the relationship between parts of something.
La couleur de la voiture est bleue.
The color of the car is blue.
Dieu
[dyuh]
God
The deity in monotheistic religions; often used in expressions of amazement or frustration.
Nom de Dieu! Cette nouvelle est choquante.
My God! This news is shocking.
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