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“Un mot et je reste” meme: meaning, origin and common card

“Un mot et je reste” is a French meme phrase tied to an anonymous reaction GIF circulating online.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 6 min read
Un mot et je reste meme
The “Un mot et je reste” meme

In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Un mot et je reste” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 1194 of the collection, and the 757th best-known meme of its 1050 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Un mot et je reste” meme mean?

Translating literally to “one word and I stay”, this meme humorously showcases fake reluctance. It is dropped when an individual dramatically announces their departure from an online debate, group chat, or real-life event, while making it obvious that the slightest hint of persuasion will convince them to stick around.

Where does the “Un mot et je reste” meme come from?

While commonly described as a famous quote from the French satirical television series “Le Flambeau: Les Aventuriers de Chupacabra”, verified sources do not establish any direct link to the show. The only documented presence online is an anonymously posted reaction GIF bearing this title. Details regarding its creator, release date, exact platform, and original video source remain unconfirmed.

How to use the “Un mot et je reste” meme

  • Threatening to leave a chat group while secretly waiting for friends to protest.
  • Pretending to pack up during a party just to get someone to ask you to stay.
  • Hesitating playfully before walking away from an ongoing online argument.

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The “Un mot et je reste” card in MyMemeCards

Un mot et je reste, un mot et je reste card
NumberNo. 1194
RarityCommon
CollectionMemes FR pack
Fame50/100 · #757 of 1050
Recycle value5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny)
Suggested by@elodie
Rarities of the Memes FR pack: 1,050 cards
  • Common42540%
  • Rare34132%
  • Epic18918%
  • Legendary484.6%
  • Mythic302.9%
  • Full Art171.6%

How to get the “Un mot et je reste” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Un mot et je reste 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 0.8%, 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 “Un mot et je reste” come from?

The phrase is mainly preserved as an anonymous reaction GIF online, without confirmed links to the television show “Le Flambeau”.

What does “Un mot et je reste” mean?

It translates to “one word and I stay”, expressing a playful readiness to remain if someone provides the slightest encouragement.

Who originally said “Un mot et je reste”?

The exact speaker, platform origin, and production context remain unverified in existing documentation.

How do I get the Un mot et je reste meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Un mot et je reste” 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 Un mot et je reste card?

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

Sources: Un mot et je reste · [LIVRE] Le Flambeau #4/4 · Mème · checked on October 11, 2026.

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