English–French

“oh” in French

French

Alsoô

Pronunciation

IPA/o/

Example

Elle a dit oh en voyant la photo.

She said "Oh" when she saw the photo.

Illustration for oh (oh)

How to say “oh” in French

“Oh” in French is oh.

A brief voice cue that makes a listener notice surprise, attention, or a newly understood point.

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

Example sentences with oh

Oh là là, j'ai oublié mes clés.

Oh dear, I forgot my keys.

Tips for using oh

  • French oh is distinct from ô, the mainly literary form used before a person or personified thing, as in "Ô nuit."

Other French words for “oh”

interjectionoh

Ô, quelle surprise !

Oh, what a surprise!

“oh” in other languages