Indirect Exclamations

French indirect exclamationsWhen communicating strong feelings of shock, awe, anger, etc., we usually use direct exclamations. But it's also possible to exclaim indirectly, by expressing these sorts of feelings in sub-clauses.

   

   

   

Merde

Merde
The vulgar French word merde means more than meets the eye. Marion Cotillard explains why to Stephen Colbert.