French slang (used in Canada only) In its literal
sense, it means "
tabernacle", but in this sense, it's used as a
way of saying "Damn it"
Maman: "Jeanette, qu'est-ce
que tu as acheté au mall?"
Jeanette: "J'ai acheté une robe pour
100$."
Maman: "Tabarnac! C'est trop
cher!"