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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Ils ont fait la guerre comme en 39 −46” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack, number 2293 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 “Ils ont fait la guerre comme en 39 −46” meme mean?
The meme revolves around an unusual dating: World War II is most often placed between 1939 and 1945, hence the surprise at “39-46”. People who quote the line use it to comment on a historical shortcut, an approximation or a sweeping phrase. It also works as a simple wink, for instance to refer to a period loosely, or as a reference to a moment in French political life that circulated as a clip, on a subject that remains sensitive.
Where does the “Ils ont fait la guerre comme en 39 −46” meme come from?
Ersilia Soudais is a La France insoumise deputy for Seine-et-Marne’s 7th constituency, elected on 19 June 2022 and re-elected on 7 July 2024. A former French teacher, she campaigns for recognition of a genocide of Roma and travellers between 1939 and 1946, including a proposed national day on 2 August, reported by Wikipedia in March 2025. The “39-46” phrase arose in that framework: the range, a year longer than the usual end date of the war, was noticed on social media and shared as a video excerpt, with opposing reactions. She herself published videos explaining her choice of dates.
- 19 June 2022Ersilia Soudais is elected deputy for Seine-et-Marne’s 7th constituency.
- 7 July 2024She is re-elected.
- 19 March 2025She proposes a national day for the victims of the Roma genocide of 1939 to 1946.
How to use the “Ils ont fait la guerre comme en 39 −46” meme
- Quote “like in 39-46” in a comment to point at a date approximation.
- Share the clip in a thread about political soundbites.
- Use the line to refer to a historical period in a deliberately vague way.
- Remind friends to check historical periods before quoting them.
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The “Ils ont fait la guerre comme en 39 −46” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 2293 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3511 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @weshalhors |
How to get the “Ils ont fait la guerre comme en 39 −46” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Ils ont fait la guerre comme en 39 −46 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
Who said “the war of 39-46”?
The clip is credited to Ersilia Soudais, an LFI deputy for Seine-et-Marne.
Why 39-46 and not 39-45?
She advocates recognition of a genocide of Roma and travellers between 1939 and 1946, a period she presents separately from the war’s end date.
Who is Ersilia Soudais?
A former French teacher elected deputy in 2022 and re-elected in 2024 for Seine-et-Marne’s 7th constituency.
Is the meme political?
It stems from an elected official’s speech, but it is mostly quoted for its unusual date range.
How do I get the Ils ont fait la guerre comme en 39 −46 meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Ils ont fait la guerre comme en 39 −46” 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 Ils ont fait la guerre comme en 39 −46 card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Wikipédia — Ersilia Soudais · checked on October 18, 2026.
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