Ta gueule!
Shut the fuck up!
Language note: 'Gueule' originally refers to an animal's mouth.
Culture note: Rude and aggressive, best to avoid unless among close friends jokingly.
Context: The argument heats up and Pierre tries to end it.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Ta
[ta]
Your
Part of the phrase used in addressing someone directly.
Ta gueule! Je ne veux rien entendre.
Shut up! I don't want to hear anything.
gueule
[gull]
Shut up
Tells someone to stop talking.
Ta gueule! Je ne veux rien entendre.
Shut up! I don't want to hear anything.
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