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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Coupez l'eau !” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack, number 1834 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3495 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Coupez l'eau !” meme mean?
People shout it when things spiral and everything must stop right now, literally or figuratively: an argument getting nasty, a party going off the rails, spending running away. The tone is comic panic, with Jacquouille’s frantic energy. It also works as a salute to the character himself, often hailed by fans as the best of the saga. Its strength is brevity: three words, one scream, and every French viewer knows the film.
Where does the “Coupez l'eau !” meme come from?
The line comes from Les Couloirs du temps: Les Visiteurs 2, directed by Jean-Marie Poiré, who co-wrote it with Christian Clavier. The comedy opened in France on 11 February 1998, following the 1993 hit. Clavier plays Jacquouille la Fripouille, and Jean Reno plays Count Godefroy de Montmirail. The clip titled “Les Visiteurs 2 : Coupez l’eau !” has circulated on YouTube for years in several edits, and the phrase keeps resurfacing in comments and short videos. Fans readily call Jacquouille the “GOAT” for his one-liners.
- 11 February 1998Les Visiteurs 2: Les Couloirs du temps is released in France.
How to use the “Coupez l'eau !” meme
- Shout it when a group chat goes in every direction.
- Comment on a bill or expense that is running away.
- Post the clip to salute a cult comedy character.
- Yell it mid-laughter to demand calm.
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The “Coupez l'eau !” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 1834 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3495 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @elgreco |
How to get the “Coupez l'eau !” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Coupez l'eau ! comes out of the Memes FR pack as a rare 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 10 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 “Coupez l’eau!” come from?
From the 1998 film Les Visiteurs 2: Les Couloirs du temps, where Jacquouille la Fripouille yells it during a frantic scene.
Who plays Jacquouille in Les Visiteurs?
Christian Clavier, who also co-wrote the second film with director Jean-Marie Poiré.
What does “Coupez l’eau!” mean as a meme?
It is a shout asking for an immediate stop when a situation gets out of hand.
How do I get the Coupez l'eau ! meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Coupez l'eau !” is a rare 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 Coupez l'eau ! card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Wikipédia — Les Couloirs du temps : Les Visiteurs 2 · checked on October 18, 2026.
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