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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Il s'agirait de grandir” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 2876 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 “Il s'agirait de grandir” meme mean?
The line is used to mock someone who looks down on what they do not understand, with swagger that borders on caricature. In a conversation it signals that a remark is as clumsy as it is pompous, or that someone should simply act more maturely. The humor comes from the distance between the hero's confident tone and the silliness of what he says: the target is the character, not the country he is visiting. Users quote it to answer a hasty opinion, a dismissive comment or a criticism with no nuance.
Where does the “Il s'agirait de grandir” meme come from?
The phrase comes from OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies, a French spy comedy released on 19 April 2006. Directed by Michel Hazanavicius, the film follows agent Hubert Bonisseur de La Bath, played by Jean Dujardin, who is sent to Cairo in 1955 to investigate a colleague's disappearance. The screenplay is by Jean-François Halin, based on Jean Bruce's novels, with dialogue by Halin and Hazanavicius. The scene where “Il s'agirait de grandir” appears became one of the most shared clips of the series, cut into YouTube videos and recycled as memes, GIFs and edits, with the donkeys, djellabas and illegible writing serving as a running list.
- 19 April 2006OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies, directed by Michel Hazanavicius, opens in France.
How to use the “Il s'agirait de grandir” meme
- Reply “Il s'agirait de grandir” to a condescending comment under a post.
- Quote the donkeys, djellabas and illegible writing to parody a sweeping judgment.
- Caption a GIF of Jean Dujardin looking smug.
- Drop the line in a meeting when someone acts immaturely.
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The “Il s'agirait de grandir” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 2876 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3514 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @elgreco |
How to get the “Il s'agirait de grandir” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Il s'agirait de grandir 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 reprint of the “Il s'agirait de grandir” card
The “Il s'agirait de grandir” card was reprinted as Rare (No. 3,645). 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
Which film is “Il s'agirait de grandir” from?
It comes from OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies, a French spy comedy released in 2006 and starring Jean Dujardin.
Who plays OSS 117 in the film?
Jean Dujardin plays Hubert Bonisseur de La Bath, code-named OSS 117, alongside Bérénice Bejo and Aure Atika.
What does “Il s'agirait de grandir” mean?
Literally it means someone should grow up. In the meme it pokes fun at a character whose confidence outruns his judgment.
How do I get the Il s'agirait de grandir meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Il s'agirait de grandir” 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 Il s'agirait de grandir card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Wikipédia — OSS 117 : Le Caire, nid d’espions · checked on October 18, 2026.
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