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How to say “can't beat us” in French

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can't beat us

French · Français

slang

Translation

vous ne pouvez pas nous battre

Romanization

vous ne pouvez pas nous battre

Pronunciation

voo nuh poo-vay pah noo batr

When to use it

Use this as sports banter between fans. It is safer with friends than with strangers. In French, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

Example

vous ne pouvez pas nous battre — a chant-like line for sports banter for "can't beat us".

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How do you say "can't beat us" in French?+

You say "vous ne pouvez pas nous battre" in French. The romanized form is "vous ne pouvez pas nous battre", and a simple pronunciation cue is "voo nuh poo-vay pah noo batr".

Is this phrase formal or casual?+

This entry is marked as slang. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.

How do you pronounce it?+

Use "voo nuh poo-vay pah noo batr" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "vous ne pouvez pas nous battre".

When should I use it?+

Use this as sports banter between fans. It is safer with friends than with strangers. In French, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.