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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Qu'est-ce qu'on dit au chauffeur ?” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 5072 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 “Qu'est-ce qu'on dit au chauffeur ?” meme mean?
The line gets dropped jokingly to remind someone, with a fake amused authority, of a basic courtesy rule: thanking the person who just did a favor, especially behind the wheel. It works as an affectionate jab among friends or family, in the spirit of a parent correcting a child, but repurposed tongue-in-cheek for laughs rather than real moralizing. Its exaggeratedly solemn tone applied to something as trivial as thanking a driver creates the intended comedic effect.
Where does the “Qu'est-ce qu'on dit au chauffeur ?” meme come from?
The line comes from a filmed scene where someone calls out a passenger to remind them, in a mock-strict tone, to thank the driver who just took them somewhere. Built like an almost schoolteacher-style rhetorical question, the line circulated as a video clip on social platforms, where its mismatch between played-up firmness and a trivial topic fueled shares. It then broke away from its original scene to become a standalone catchphrase, reused whenever a similar lapse in courtesy comes up, well beyond the specific context that gave rise to it.
How to use the “Qu'est-ce qu'on dit au chauffeur ?” meme
- Teasing a friend who forgets to thank the person driving.
- Dropping the line jokingly after doing someone a favor.
- Reusing the line in a comment under a video where someone forgets to say thanks.
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The “Qu'est-ce qu'on dit au chauffeur ?” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 5072 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3499 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @gluccii_ |
How to get the “Qu'est-ce qu'on dit au chauffeur ?” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Qu'est-ce qu'on dit au chauffeur ? 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.
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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 “Qu'est-ce qu'on dit au chauffeur” come from?
It comes from a filmed scene where someone reminds a passenger, in a mock-strict tone, to thank the person driving, a line later reused as a meme.
Why is this line funny?
Because it mixes an exaggeratedly solemn tone with a topic as trivial as thanking a driver, creating a comedic effect through contrast.
In what context is this line used today?
To playfully call out someone who skips a basic courtesy, especially after a favor done in a car.
Do you need to know the original video to get the joke?
No, the line works on its own thanks to its recognizable tone of fake amused scolding.
How do I get the Qu'est-ce qu'on dit au chauffeur ? meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Qu'est-ce qu'on dit au chauffeur ?” 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 Qu'est-ce qu'on dit au chauffeur ? card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Qu'est-ce qu'on dit au chauffeur — recherche YouTube · checked on October 30, 2026.
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