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“Dis-moi pas qu’c’est pas vrai” meme: meaning, origin and common card

“Dis-moi pas qu’c’est pas vrai!” is the catchphrase of Jamel Driddi in the series H. The character, played by Jamel Debbouze, uses it to refuse to believe bad news.

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Dis-moi pas qu’c’est pas vrai” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 1942 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 “Dis-moi pas qu’c’est pas vrai” meme mean?

The phrase conveys disbelief, disappointment or indignation at a nasty surprise. Its wonky construction, which underlines the character’s shaky grip on French grammar, is part of the charm: emotion wins over syntax. It passes for an expression usable in all circumstances, which sums up its success: it fits a delayed train, a disappointing result, a last-minute announcement or an accidental spoiler.

Where does the “Dis-moi pas qu’c’est pas vrai” meme come from?

H is a French television series that aired from 24 October 1998 to 20 April 2002, four seasons and 71 episodes of 22 minutes, first on Canal+. Its creators are Abd-el-Kader Aoun, Xavier Matthieu and Éric Judor. Jamel Debbouze plays Jamel Driddi, who runs the switchboard of the hospital’s orthopaedics ward and is shown as ready to do anything for money, even invent lies. Among his gimmicks is the line “Dites-moi pas qu’c’est pas vrai !”. It was later recycled online through scene clips and compilation videos, turning into a meme.

  1. 24 October 1998The series H starts airing on Canal+.
  2. 20 April 2002The broadcast ends after four seasons and 71 episodes.

How to use the “Dis-moi pas qu’c’est pas vrai” meme

  • React to a disappointing announcement by firing the line at a friend.
  • Comment on a surprise defeat of your favourite team.
  • Answer a coworker saying the meeting is running long.
  • Caption a screenshot where everything collapses at the last moment.

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The “Dis-moi pas qu’c’est pas vrai” card in MyMemeCards

Dis moi pas qu'c'est pas vrai ! card
NumberNo. 1942
RarityCommon
CollectionMemes FR pack
Fame50/100 · #753 of 3511
Recycle value5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny)
Suggested by@hugz
Rarities of the Memes FR pack: 3,511 cards
  • Common1,48442%
  • Rare1,18234%
  • Epic66919%
  • Legendary1133.2%
  • Mythic411.2%
  • Full Art220.6%

How to get the “Dis-moi pas qu’c’est pas vrai” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Dis-moi pas qu’c’est pas vrai 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.

The reprints of the “Dis-moi pas qu’c’est pas vrai” card

The “Dis-moi pas qu’c’est pas vrai” card was reprinted as Rare (No. 2,080) and Epic (No. 3,386). A reprint is the same meme printed again, with a number of its own and a higher rarity than its first printing, which was common. Its face reads “Reprinted card · Higher rarity”.

Every printing is dealt in the packs of the Memes FR pack, each at its own rarity: the higher it is, the rarer the card is to pull. Copies of the first printing already pulled stay as they are, and any printing counts toward completing a set.

MyMemeCards reprints a meme when it deserves more than the rarity of its first printing, such as a classic that became iconic after it came out: the reprint gives it a place among the most sought-after cards without taking anything from the players who already had it.

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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 “Dis-moi pas qu’c’est pas vrai” come from?

From the series H, where Jamel Debbouze plays Jamel Driddi, who uses the line as one of his catchphrases.

Who created the series H?

Abd-el-Kader Aoun, Xavier Matthieu and Éric Judor.

How many episodes does H have?

71 episodes of 22 minutes over four seasons, aired from 1998 to 2002.

How do I get the Dis-moi pas qu’c’est pas vrai meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Dis-moi pas qu’c’est pas vrai” 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 Dis-moi pas qu’c’est pas vrai card?

It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: Wikipédia — H (série télévisée) · checked on October 18, 2026.

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