foutre la paix
What it means
Leave someone alone, expressed coarsely.
Literally “give peace”. Short editorial gloss; not an etymological claim.
Pronunciation Heard as “footr la pay”
English spellings approximate sounds and omit some contrasts. Use as retrieval hints, not authoritative pronunciation.
Used as
How it's used
Often appears in a demand to stop bothering the speaker.
How strong is it? 3/5 · Vulgar
Often appears in a demand to stop bothering the speaker. Ratings are contextual editorial estimates, not calibrated probabilities.