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BillStein

(758 posts) Wed Apr 25, 2012, 10:32 AM Apr 2012

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when did "French" [View all]

become a euphemism for *#$%#***%, as in

"Pardon my French, but I hate #&%*@$% commercials"?

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when did "French" [View all] BillStein Apr 2012 OP

Don't know treestar Apr 2012 #1

Probably during or shortly after WWII ... zbdent Apr 2012 #2

I was curious BillStein Apr 2012 #3

It's a post-DeGaulle thing, I think. Bruce Wayne Apr 2012 #5

"Whether she's naked under that toga. She *is* French. You know that?" jobycom Apr 2012 #4

Thank you! BillStein Apr 2012 #6

And don't forget "French postcards". trof Apr 2012 #8

And "French Letters" bluedigger Apr 2012 #9

And the 'French Pox'. trof Apr 2012 #11

My French bosom buddy always says it. RedCloud Apr 2012 #7

My guess: Norman Conquest. Sneaking away from your army unit is called dimbear Apr 2012 #10

I always thought laundry_queen Apr 2012 #12

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