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“Zut de flûte” meme: meaning, origin and legendary card

“Zut de flûte” is a mild exclamation of annoyance.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 6 min read
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The “Zut de flûte” meme

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Zut de flûte” is a legendary card of the Memes FR pack, number 1229 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3496 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Zut de flûte” meme mean?

The meme voices irritation with impeccable manners. “Zut de flûte” swaps a swear word for a cartoon-style exclamation, and the scolding aimed at the frogs adds an absurd, endearing pond setting. People use it to gently tell off someone who is too noisy, to show annoyance without any meanness, or to mock a rage with tiny stakes. The humor comes from the gap between the heated tone and the lightness of the cause.

Where does the “Zut de flûte” meme come from?

The expression has two parts. “Zut”, an interjection of displeasure, is a softened curse, often paired with childlike words such as “flûte” to tone down the anger even more. The line “Vous faites peur aux grenouilles!” adds the absurd touch: the other person is so loud that frogs get scared. Together, the two phrases form a scolding that sounds both indignant and tender. Reused in captions and comments, the phrase has become a way to grumble without aggression.

How to use the “Zut de flûte” meme

  • Answer “zut de flûte” to a tiny setback to dramatize the situation.
  • Scold a loud friend with “vous faites peur aux grenouilles”.
  • Caption a nature photo where a noise ruined everything.
  • Defuse an argument by turning it into cartoon-level anger.

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The “Zut de flûte” card in MyMemeCards

Zut de flûte card
NumberNo. 1229
RarityLegendary
CollectionMemes FR pack
Fame50/100 · #753 of 3496
Recycle value40 MemeCoins (120 in Shiny)
Suggested by@matteouss
Rarities of the Memes FR pack: 3,496 cards
  • Common1,47842%
  • Rare1,17434%
  • Epic66819%
  • Legendary1133.2%
  • Mythic411.2%
  • Full Art220.6%

How to get the “Zut de flûte” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Zut de flûte 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

What does “zut de flûte” mean?

It is a casual French exclamation that voices displeasure or annoyance without using a swear word. It belongs to a childlike, slightly old-fashioned register.

Why are frogs mentioned?

The line accuses someone of making enough noise to scare frogs. The pond setting gives the annoyance an absurd, tender feel.

When should you use this expression?

It suits small setbacks or harmless scoldings, spoken aloud or as a video caption, in a humorous tone.

How do I get the Zut de flûte meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Zut de flûte” 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 Zut de flûte card?

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

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