English–French

“boo” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/u/

Example

Hou ! Regarde derrière toi !

Boo! Look behind you!

Illustration for hou (boo)

How to say “boo” in French

“Boo” in French is hou.

A person suddenly springs into view with a sharp cry meant to startle someone.

Full entry for hou: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with hou

Les enfants crient « Hou ! » pour faire peur à leur ami.

The children shout "Boo!" to scare their friend.

Tips for using hou

  • Hou is pronounced like the vowel in French tout, not like English "how", and it is a startling cry rather than a greeting.

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