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“Il est plus proche que tu ne le penses” meme: meaning, origin and epic card

“Il est plus proche que tu ne le penses” (“He’s closer than you think”) is dubbed the worst Valorant call: a team warning that says “the enemy is right there” without giving any position.

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Il est plus proche que tu ne le penses” is an epic card of the Memes FR pack, number 1327 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3499 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Il est plus proche que tu ne le penses” meme mean?

In a team game like Valorant, a “call” is the information you relay to teammates: where the opponent is, how many there are, which way they are coming from. Saying someone is “closer than you think” tells you nothing except that there is a general threat. People quote the meme to mock a useless tip, a late warning or a dramatic remark with no content. It also fits daily life, when someone announces danger without saying which.

Where does the “Il est plus proche que tu ne le penses” meme come from?

The meme comes from Valorant matches, the team-based tactical shooter where voice communication matters a lot. The phrase has been picked up in French-speaking players’ videos, such as one titled “Il est plus proche que tu ne le pense” by a content creator. It plays as a theatrical line that clashes with a game where every second counts. The meme circulates as a textbook example of a call that helps nobody.

How to use the “Il est plus proche que tu ne le penses” meme

  • Answer “He’s closer than you think” to a teammate announcing a blurry danger.
  • Caption a gameplay clip where a warning arrives too late.
  • Quote the line when someone builds pointless suspense.
  • Joke about advice that says nothing specific.

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The “Il est plus proche que tu ne le penses” card in MyMemeCards

Il est plus proche que tu ne le penses card
NumberNo. 1327
RarityEpic
CollectionMemes FR pack
Fame50/100 · #753 of 3499
Recycle value20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes FR pack: 3,499 cards
  • Common1,48042%
  • Rare1,17534%
  • Epic66819%
  • Legendary1133.2%
  • Mythic411.2%
  • Full Art220.6%

How to get the “Il est plus proche que tu ne le penses” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Il est plus proche que tu ne le penses comes out of the Memes FR pack as an epic 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 20 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

What is a call in Valorant?

It is the information players exchange by voice: the opponent’s position, the number of enemies, the direction of an attack.

Why is it called the worst call?

Because the phrase announces danger with no location, which gives the team nothing to act on.

Can the meme be used outside the game?

Yes, to tease any dramatic but empty warning.

How do I get the Il est plus proche que tu ne le penses meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Il est plus proche que tu ne le penses” is an epic 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 Il est plus proche que tu ne le penses card?

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

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