In addition to being French for, "shit", "Merde" is a term used by ballet dancers (male or female) before they go on stage. This is the equivalent to "break a leg" in theatre.
by exupery March 30, 2005
french word meaning 'shit'. Also synonomous in the ballet world for 'good luck'(before a performance)
by lilballerina January 17, 2005
by Liris August 20, 2004
by skyblack June 13, 2004
it means shit in french. but in canada swears are taken a lot less seriously so its really more like crap.
kid in canada: "aww merde"
his mother: "what, did you loose something"
the mother doesnt care that her little kid just said shit bc it doesnt matter!
his mother: "what, did you loose something"
the mother doesnt care that her little kid just said shit bc it doesnt matter!
by stupidcurlybangs August 05, 2005
france for 'shit'. Means 'good luck' in show business. Comes from long time ago, when a lot of people go to see a play, coach's horses shit all over the parking. They whishes 'shit' to wish lot of people in your play.
by Hugo Fiorentini August 30, 2005