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“Je veux ressembler à Maître Gims” meme: meaning, origin and legendary card

“Je veux ressembler à Maître Gims” (“I want to look like Maître Gims”) comes from a TV interview clip where French rapper Vald talks about his admiration for singer Maître Gims, now a meme used to mock exaggerated admiration for a celebrity.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 7 min read
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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Je veux ressembler à Maître Gims” is a legendary card of the Memes FR pack, number 4239 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3498 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Je veux ressembler à Maître Gims” meme mean?

Taken with a wink, this admission of admiration becomes a comical way to express disproportionate fascination with someone, usually a celebrity or public figure. The meme captions situations where a person visibly imitates, admires, or draws inspiration from another, deliberately exaggerating the tone to highlight how slightly absurd it is. It also works as an ironic tribute, blending genuine admiration with self-mockery.

Where does the “Je veux ressembler à Maître Gims” meme come from?

The line comes from a televised interview in which French rapper Vald, asked about his influences, expresses his admiration for Maître Gims, a major figure in French rap and pop music. Lifted from its original context, the statement was picked up and spread online as a standalone catchphrase, with internet users using it to caption, with a knowing wink, any situation where someone shows marked, even excessive admiration for a public figure or role model they are trying to imitate.

How to use the “Je veux ressembler à Maître Gims” meme

  • A user captions a photo of themselves copying a celebrity's clothing style with this line.
  • A content creator reuses it to ironically comment on a fan's over-the-top admiration for their idol.
  • A commentator uses it to lightly highlight a resemblance or a deliberate imitation between two people.

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The “Je veux ressembler à Maître Gims” card in MyMemeCards

Je veux ressembler à Maître Gims card
NumberNo. 4239
RarityLegendary
CollectionMemes FR pack
Fame50/100 · #753 of 3498
Recycle value40 MemeCoins (120 in Shiny)
Suggested by@shooter
Rarities of the Memes FR pack: 3,498 cards
  • Common1,48042%
  • Rare1,17434%
  • Epic66819%
  • Legendary1133.2%
  • Mythic411.2%
  • Full Art220.6%

How to get the “Je veux ressembler à Maître Gims” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Je veux ressembler à Maître Gims comes out of the Memes FR pack as a legendary 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 40 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

Where does the “je veux ressembler à Maître Gims” phrase come from?

It comes from a TV interview where French rapper Vald talks about his admiration for singer Maître Gims.

Who said “je veux ressembler à Maître Gims”?

French rapper Vald made these remarks during an interview.

What does this meme mean?

It is used to mockingly caption an exaggerated admiration or deliberate imitation of a celebrity.

Who is Maître Gims?

He is a French singer and rapper, a major figure in French rap and pop music.

How do I get the Je veux ressembler à Maître Gims meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Je veux ressembler à Maître Gims” is a legendary 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 Je veux ressembler à Maître Gims card?

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

Sources: Gims — Wikipédia · checked on October 30, 2026.

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