Using Onomatopoeia

😋 Miam (Yum!) C'est délicieux  -  It's delicious!

😒 Bof - (Meh!) C'est moyen  -  It's average

🤢Beurk (Yuk!) C'est dégoûtant  -  It's disgusting

Hein ? 🤨

Do you know what they're talking about? Me neither, I can't believe they said it! When you're incredulous or confused, "Hein ?! is the perfect word to use. As for how to pronounce it, it's exactly the same sound as the number "un" (one).

Pfff... 🙄

Pfff...Phew... / Ugh is like a swiss army knife of words - it can express so many things! This little word that sounds like a sigh, can express relief, boredom, tiredness and criticism!

We use "Pfff..." to express boredom, criticism and relief. 

Euh...

Hmm...

Euh... 🤔

"Euh..." is used a lot as it has so many meanings. We use it to give ourselves a bit of extra time before speaking. The longer we think, the longer we say "Euh..."! If you are in an embarrassing situation, it can also help to fill an awkward silence!

Tu as acheté des fruits ? Euh... oui ! 

We use "Euh..." to express hesitation. 

Oh là là !

Wow! / Oh no!

Oh là là ! 😲

You might have already heard of "Oh là là !" The French have a reputation for using this phrase a lot... And it's true! We use it to express a strong reaction, whether good or bad. It can be used for excitement, surprise or even sympathy. It’s quite common for additional pairs of "là" to be tacked on the end for emphasis. The more "là" there are, the more intense the reaction is!

Oh là là ! C'est horrible ! 

We say "Oh là là !" to express surprise, excitement, or sympathy.