noun
merde
maird
noun
1
A vulgar French word for excrement, sometimes borrowed into English as a swear word.
"He muttered "merde" under his breath after dropping the tray."
How to Use Merde
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe French swear word for excrement, sometimes used by English speakers for effect.
When to use it
Vulgar; treat it the same as its English equivalent.
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from French merde ("shit"); related to the English word "merd," now archaic.