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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Sacré pétard” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack, number 5385 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3507 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Sacré pétard” meme mean?
The meme plays on the double meaning of the French word pétard: the firecracker that explodes and, in slang, something that hits hard. The line praises a powerful strike, a free kick or a long-range shot, with a touch of cheeky humor owned by the apology “if you’ll pardon the expression.” People use it to comment on a spectacular sporting move.
Where does the “Sacré pétard” meme come from?
The meme comes across as a sports commentary line, reused as is to describe a powerful shot and a slightly ambiguous choice of words.
How to use the “Sacré pétard” meme
- Comment on a long-range shot that finds the top corner.
- React to a particularly loud punch in a video game.
- Greet a punchy remark with the wink of the apologetic formula.
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The “Sacré pétard” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 5385 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3507 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @1000000 |
How to get the “Sacré pétard” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Sacré pétard 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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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
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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
What does “sacré pétard” mean?
It is a familiar French expression for a very powerful strike, with a small pun on the double meaning of the word.
Where does “sacré pétard” come from?
The author and exact date are not confirmed: the phrase circulates as a sports commentary line.
When do you say “sacré pétard”?
When commenting on a spectacular shot or move and adding a touch of humor.
How do I get the Sacré pétard meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Sacré pétard” 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 Sacré pétard card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
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