Viewing a single comment thread. View all comments

heavymetaltshirt t1_j4axx0e wrote

I think that’s right. Lots of Canadian French swears are religious in nature. Like “tabernak!”

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quebec_French_profanity

5

saigonk t1_j4b3s10 wrote

For sure, don’t say tabernac up north, it’s like screaming the C word in a room full of women.

3

AnythingToAvoidWork t1_j4czd9c wrote

My grandfather used to say it when he was really angry and it definitely had an effect on the room lol

3