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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Neymar speaking French” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 3559 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3514 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Neymar speaking French” meme mean?
This meme embodies the awkwardness of trying to communicate in a foreign language with an extremely limited vocabulary. It is widely used to tease someone who only knows basic greetings and random interjections, or to playfully mock one’s own poor language skills when traveling abroad.
Where does the “Neymar speaking French” meme come from?
The meme originates from a short video shared by Brazilian soccer player Neymar, surfaced online on January 26, 2020. Standing near an RATP public bus, Neymar rambles a mix of broken phrases including “ça va bien, bonjour” followed by “aïe aïe ouille ouille” and “j’ai parlé français”. The footage quickly gained viral traction across social platforms, framed by a running joke labeling these few syllables as the only French phrases the football player ever managed to learn.
- January 26, 2020Footage of Neymar mumbling rudimentary French near an RATP bus begins circulating online.
How to use the “Neymar speaking French” meme
- Dropping the clip after managing to order food abroad using just two badly pronounced words.
- Replying to a friend who attempts to write in a foreign language using awkward, basic phrasing.
- Reacting humorously to display one’s complete lack of language fluency during a casual chat.
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The “Neymar speaking French” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 3559 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3514 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @sibkekk |
How to get the “Neymar speaking French” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Neymar speaking French comes out of the Memes FR pack as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
Where does the Neymar French meme come from?
It comes from a short clip posted around January 2020 where Neymar stands next to an RATP bus and playfully babbles French phrases.
Does Neymar actually only know these French words?
No, the phrase claiming these are the only words he knows is an exaggerated online joke mocking his playful, broken French.
What is the meaning behind the meme?
It is used as a humorous reaction to someone attempting to speak a language despite knowing only the most basic words.
How do I get the Neymar speaking French meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Neymar speaking French” is a common card of the Memes FR pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Neymar speaking French card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: PSG : Neymar parle français en version Al-Khelaifi · Neymar parle français ( ICI C'EST PARIS ) · Comment dire « Ça va ? » et y répondre en français · checked on October 28, 2026.
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