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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “MOTEUR !” is a legendary card of the Memes FR pack, number 1288 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3495 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “MOTEUR !” meme mean?
“Allez moteur!” is a start-up order delivered with slightly absurd energy. Away from its source, the phrase marks a kickoff: starting a car, a project, a match or just the day. The fun comes from the exaggeration and the quotation effect, which viewers of the show or of its clips recognize at once. People also shout it to psych themselves up before an effort, or to hurry someone who is dragging their feet. The tone is cheerful and teasing, never nasty, much like other documentary lines that became French-language memes.
Where does the “MOTEUR !” meme come from?
The expression comes from Strip-Tease, the documentary series created by Belgians Marco Lamensch and Jean Libon. Aired on France 3 from 1992 to 2012, among other channels, it offered films of about thirteen minutes with no presenter and no voice-over, shot in the direct cinema tradition under the tagline “the magazine that undresses you.” Each episode follows ordinary people in their daily lives, and their words, left untouched, were often picked up by the audience. “Le parapluie de Cherbourg” is one of those episodes, and it is where “Allez moteur!” is spoken. Clips later circulated online, and the phrase found a second life as a quotable line far beyond the original program and its first viewers.
How to use the “MOTEUR !” meme
- Shout “Allez moteur!” while turning the ignition before a long drive.
- Say “Moteur!” to kick off a meeting that keeps dragging on.
- Answer a friend who hesitates to start working with “Allez moteur!”
- Caption a clip of a failed start with a plain “MOTEUR!”
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The “MOTEUR !” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 1288 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Legendary |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3495 |
| Recycle value | 40 MemeCoins (120 in Shiny) |
How to get the “MOTEUR !” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; MOTEUR ! 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 “Allez moteur!” come from?
It comes from Strip-Tease, a Belgian-French documentary series, and specifically from the episode titled “Le parapluie de Cherbourg.” It became the show’s cult line.
What is Strip-Tease?
It is a magazine of short documentaries created by Marco Lamensch and Jean Libon, with no host and no commentary. It aired on France 3, among others, between 1992 and 2012.
What does “Moteur!” mean in the meme?
It is a start-up cry, used to launch an action or cheer someone on. The humor comes from the quotation and the energy behind the words.
Do you need to have seen the show to get it?
No, the phrase works alone as a go-ahead order. Knowing the show just adds the pleasure of the reference.
How do I get the MOTEUR ! meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “MOTEUR !” 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 MOTEUR ! card?
It is a Legendary card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Wikipédia — Strip-Tease (émission de télévision) · checked on October 18, 2026.
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