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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “DÈS LUNDI...” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 4498 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3511 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “DÈS LUNDI...” meme mean?
The phrase is used to describe a sudden, sweeping change announced without warning, one that upends the routine of millions of people overnight. People quote it, often with a mix of nostalgia and irony, to remember the exact moment everyday life stopped in 2020. Inside the game, the card points to that historic turning point, when a single televised sentence was enough to empty the country’s classrooms by the following Monday.
Where does the “DÈS LUNDI...” meme come from?
On 12 March 2020, President Emmanuel Macron addressed the French people live on television to announce the first large-scale measures against the spreading coronavirus epidemic in the country. He announced that, starting the following Monday and until further notice, nurseries, schools, middle schools, high schools and universities would close, a decision that marked the start of increasingly strict restrictions leading to a nationwide lockdown a few days later. Watched by millions, the address is remembered as the moment the country shifted into an unprecedented period, with the phrase “dès lundi” since becoming an instantly recognisable reference to that turning point.
- 2020Emmanuel Macron’s televised address announces school closures starting the following Monday.
How to use the “DÈS LUNDI...” meme
- Used to describe a sudden change announced without warning.
- Said with nostalgia or irony to remember the start of the 2020 lockdown.
- Comes up to sum up, in three words, a sudden shift in everyday life.
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The “DÈS LUNDI...” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 4498 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3511 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @gk_zeno |
How to get the “DÈS LUNDI...” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; DÈS LUNDI... 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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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
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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 “dès lundi” line come from?
It comes from President Emmanuel Macron’s televised address on 12 March 2020, announcing the closure of schools across France.
What does this phrase mean today?
It describes a sudden, sweeping change announced without warning, upending everyday life overnight.
Which institutions were affected by this announcement?
Nurseries, schools, middle schools, high schools and universities, closed until further notice.
Why is this address still remembered?
Because it marked the start of the restrictions leading to France’s nationwide lockdown against the coronavirus epidemic.
How do I get the DÈS LUNDI... meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “DÈS LUNDI...” 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 DÈS LUNDI... card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Pandémie de Covid-19 en France — Wikipédia · checked on October 30, 2026.
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