Sacré Bleu - Urban Dictionary

Skip to main content sacré bleu Listen to pronunciation Share definition A stereotypical french curse that is actually never used by real french people. Same as the mustache and the beret - something only non-french people think is typical of the French. Non-French Guy trying to be French: Sacré bleu! I hev left my béret and stripy chemise in zee Café. Real French Guy: *rolls eyes* by ZipperGirl September 4, 2006 Flag Get the sacré bleu mug.

sacré bleu

Listen to pronunciation Share definition (sah-cray bleuh) A very stereotypical (*cough* blame Americans) French curse, which is actually never used by the French. An English equivalent would be "oh my God!." Similarly to its English counterpart, it was once considered very offensive. "Sacré bleu" literally means "sacred blue," but it is supposed to be "sacré Dieu" (sah-cray dyeuh) or "sacred God." "Bleu" replaces "Dieu" in order to avoid the vulgarity of explicitly using the name of God (similar to saying "oh my gosh!" instead of "oh my God!"). In modern times, however, it is no longer commonly used, as it has been eclipsed by many more offensive curses. Sacré bleu is very American and lame. Try using merde istead. (: by catherinelareine September 2, 2009 Flag Get the sacré bleu mug.

sacré bleu

Listen to pronunciation Share definition A French curse. It translates to "sacred blue", referring to the Catholic Church. French Girl: Sacré bleu! I'm out of smokes. Friend: No worries, there's a store around the corner. by Sahara April 19, 2005 Flag Get the sacré bleu mug. More random definitions © 1999-2025 Urban Dictionary ®

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