tuerie

massacre

noun tuh-REE Rare

Also means

slaughter

Usage Note

Tuerie literally means a killing or slaughter, and is the noun derived from tuer (to kill). In very common informal usage, however, c'est une tuerie means 'it's absolutely amazing' or 'it's to die for' — used to praise delicious food, a great film, or anything outstanding. This positive slang sense is widespread among younger speakers and can surprise learners expecting only the literal meaning.

Examples

"Ce gâteau au chocolat, c'est une vraie tuerie !"

Natural Translation

This chocolate cake is absolutely amazing!

Literal Translation

This chocolate cake, it's a real slaughter!

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