English–French
“ouch” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/aj/
Example
Il a dit aïe quand il a marché sur un clou.
He said "ouch" when he stepped on a nail.
How to say “ouch” in French
“Ouch” in French is aïe.
A tiny alarm signal from the body, released as a sharp cry when pain arrives.
Example sentences with aïe
Elle a crié aïe en touchant la plaque chaude.
She cried "ow" when touching the hot plate.
Tips for using aïe
- In informal writing, aïe aïe and aïe... can represent repetition or a drawn-out cry, while the basic spelling remains aïe.