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An exclamation of annoyance, also used as a mild swear word, and, in informal contexts, as a command to go away or a verb phrase meaning to cause trouble or become angry.

Examples

  • Zut, ce film était vraiment nul.
    Damn it, this movie was really bad.
  • Tu as encore raté le bus, zut !
    You missed the bus again, darn!
  • Il a raté le train, zut !
    He missed the train, damn it!
  • Zut ! Va-t’en.
    Go away! Leave.
  • Je suis zut que tu sois parti.
    I'm annoyed that you left.

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Meanings

Damn it

interjection
everyday
informal
An exclamation used to show annoyance or frustration.

Examples

  • Zut ! J’ai encore oublié mes clés.
    Damn it! I forgot my keys again.
  • Il a raté le train, zut !
    He missed the train, damn it!
  • Zut, ce film était vraiment nul.
    Damn it, this movie was really bad.
  • Tu as renversé le café, zut !
    You spilled the coffee, damn it!
  • Zut ! Le serveur est parti.
    Damn it! The waiter left.
  • Encore une erreur, zut !
    Another mistake, damn it!

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Mild swear word

interjection
slang
slang
A polite substitute for stronger curses, used as a mild profanity.

Examples

  • Zut ! J’ai encore perdu mon portable.
    Darn! I lost my phone again.
  • C’est zut ! Cette soupe est trop salée.
    Shoot! This soup is too salty.
  • Il a fait zut en renversant le verre.
    He made a mild curse when he knocked over the glass.
  • Tu as encore raté le bus, zut !
    You missed the bus again, darn!
  • Quel zut de temps aujourd’hui.
    What a crappy weather today.
  • Je suis zut que tu sois parti.
    I'm annoyed that you left.

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Imperative telling someone to go away

interjection
everyday
informal
Used as a command telling someone to leave or stop.

Examples

  • Zut ! Va-t’en.
    Go away! Leave.
  • Si tu continues, zut !
    If you keep it up, go away!
  • Il a crié zut ! et s’est enfui.
    He shouted “go away!” and ran off.
  • Tu veux rester ? Zut !
    Do you want to stay? Go away!
  • Arrête de parler, zut !
    Stop talking, go away!
  • Quand il a entendu la blague, il a dit zut !
    When he heard the joke, he said “go away!”

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Verb phrase meaning to cause trouble or get angry

verb
slang
slang
Used to describe causing trouble or becoming angry.

Examples

  • Il zutte chaque fois qu’on le critique.
    He causes trouble every time he's criticized.
  • Les enfants zuttent quand ils sont frustrés.
    The children get angry when they're frustrated.
  • Ne zutte pas le serveur, il travaille déjà.
    Don't cause trouble for the waiter, he's already working.
  • Elle a zutté pendant la réunion.
    She got angry during the meeting.
  • Ce groupe zutte toujours dans les festivals.
    This group always causes trouble at festivals.
  • Quand il a entendu la nouvelle, il a zutté.
    When he heard the news, he got angry.

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Etymology

FAQ

What does zut mean in French?

Zut is a French interjection used to show annoyance, a mild swear, a short command to go away, or a slang verb for causing trouble.

Can I use zut as a polite curse?

Yes, zut works as a light curse that sounds French but avoids harsher words like merde.

Is zut ever used as a command?

When spoken sharply, zut can tell someone to stop or leave, similar to saying “go away”.

How do I conjugate zut as a verb?

The verb form is zutter; present tense zutte, past zutté, and past participle zutté.

What are some synonyms for zut as an exclamation?

Common alternatives include flûte, mince, punaise, saperlipopette, crotte, and diable.

Does zut have an opposite word?

There is no direct opposite, but words like bravo or félicitations convey a positive reaction.

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