Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

merde

interjection
/mɛrd/
Definition
A French term for feces, often used as a vulgar expression in English.
Examples
  • When he saw the mess in the kitchen, he exclaimed, ‘Merde!’
  • She considered it a ‘merde moment’ when her computer crashed.
Meaning
In informal contexts, ‘merde’ is used to refer to something unpleasant, or it can express frustration or annoyance.
Synonyms
  • crap
  • dirt
  • mess