vingt dieux

French

Etymology

Literally, “twenty gods”, but the original spelling was vain Dieu (literally “vain God”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /vɛ̃ djø/

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Interjection

vingt dieux !

1. (dated) blow me down, bloody hell, gosh, good God

   Synonyms: bon Dieu !, bon sang !