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Among young French people, "putain" is so common, it may even be used as often as the word "oui". Its nearest equivalent in English is probably “f**k!”.
Among young French people, "putain" is so common, it may even be used as often as the word "oui". Its nearest equivalent in English is probably “f**k!”.
It can be used to express anger, but can also be used to describe something amazing :  
It can be used to express anger, but can also be used to describe something amazing :  
*Example: C'est un putain d’artiste! (it's a f****ing! artist)
*Example: C'est un putain d’artiste! (it's a f****ing artist)


===Merde !===
===Merde !===