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tonnere
What does tonnere mean?
An exclamation expressing surprise, frustration, or annoyance, literally 'thunder'. Also 'tonnay'.
"Tonnere! The rain spoil everything."
Origin
Trinidad & Tobago; from French 'tonnerre' (thunder).
Frequently asked questions
What does 'tonnere' mean?
It's an exclamation of surprise, frustration or annoyance — literally meaning 'thunder'.
Where does 'tonnere' come from?
It derives from the French word 'tonnerre', meaning thunder, reflecting Trinidad's French Creole heritage.
How do you use 'tonnere'?
As a spontaneous outburst when something goes wrong, e.g. 'Tonnere! I miss the bus'.
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