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“Voilà mon petit !” meme: meaning, origin and common card

“Voilà mon petit!” (“There you go, my boy!”) is what Olivier Giroud shouted after scoring for France against Sweden in autumn 2020, during lockdown.

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The “Voilà mon petit !” meme

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Voilà mon petit !” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 5222 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3502 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Voilà mon petit !” meme mean?

Fans say it after a convincing win, to close an argument they just won, or to cheer a friend who finally pulled something off. It carries a playful, almost fatherly pride, a “that’s how it’s done” moment, and recalls the strange era of empty stadiums when every word from the pitch could be heard.

Where does the “Voilà mon petit !” meme come from?

On 17 November 2020, Didier Deschamps’ France hosted Sweden in their final match of the year in the Nations League and won 4-2, securing first place in their group ahead of Portugal and Croatia. Striker Olivier Giroud scored twice, while Benjamin Pavard added a spectacular strike. France was then in its second lockdown and games were played behind closed doors. In that unusual silence, Giroud’s celebration, “Voilà mon petit!”, was picked up by the broadcast. French fans clipped the moment and started using it to cheer any kind of victory, on or off the pitch.

  1. 2020On 17 November, France beat Sweden 4-2 in the Nations League, with two goals from Giroud.

How to use the “Voilà mon petit !” meme

  • Beating your brother at FIFA and shouting “Voilà mon petit!”.
  • Pulling a perfectly risen cake out of the oven.
  • Silently channelling Giroud after proving your numbers right in a meeting.

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The “Voilà mon petit !” card in MyMemeCards

Voilà mon petit ! card
NumberNo. 5222
RarityCommon
CollectionMemes FR pack
Fame50/100 · #753 of 3502
Recycle value5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny)
Suggested by@remipata
Rarities of the Memes FR pack: 3,502 cards
  • Common1,48242%
  • Rare1,17634%
  • Epic66819%
  • Legendary1133.2%
  • Mythic411.2%
  • Full Art220.6%

How to get the “Voilà mon petit !” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Voilà mon petit ! 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

Who said “voilà mon petit”?

French striker Olivier Giroud, celebrating a goal against Sweden in November 2020.

Why could Giroud be heard so clearly?

The match was played without fans during lockdown, so players’ voices carried onto the broadcast.

What was the score of France vs Sweden in November 2020?

France won 4-2, with Giroud scoring twice, and topped their Nations League group.

How do I get the Voilà mon petit ! meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Voilà mon petit !” 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 Voilà mon petit ! card?

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

Sources: France 4-2 Suède, le résumé I FFF 2020 · France-Suède (doublé de Giroud et Pavard) · checked on October 30, 2026.

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