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Miam! (Yum / yummy)

Miam! (Yum / yummy)

Level A1 (Beginner)

Ever wanted to express how delicious something tastes in French? The fun interjection Miam! is exactly what you need! This short lesson will teach you how to use this delightful word, perfect for food lovers. You’ll learn its:

Meaning
Pronunciation
Example sentences

Miam! (or miam-miam) - French interjection meaning yum, yummy.

Meaning

Miam! (or Miam-miam!) is a popular French interjection that directly translates to “yum!” or “yummy!” in English. It is enthusiastically used to express that something is delicious, tasty, or simply looks appetizing.

Pronunciation

Miam /mjam/

Example sentences

For this first sentence, mamie is a common way of saying grand-mère (grandma).

J’adore manger les crêpes de mamie. Miam-miam !

I love eating grandma’s crepes. Yum!

For this sentence, été is both the past participle of être (to be) and the word for summer.

Miam ! Le dîner a été vraiment exquis ce soir ! Tu cuisines vraiment bien !

Yummy! Dinner was really delicious tonight. You really cook well!

This final sentence uses the pronoun on, which has many translations including “we”.

Oh là là, on mange des gaufres pour le dessert. Miam !

Oh, we’re eating waffles for dessert. Yum!

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David Issokson
David Issokson is the founder and French teacher of Frenchlearner.com. With over 30 years of experience as a French learner and speaker, he is passionate about making the language accessible and enjoyable for everyone. David is dedicated to providing clear, practical, and effective resources to help you master French. Learn more about FrenchLearner on our about us page. Visit davidissokson.com, David's personal website.

David Issokson

David Issokson is the founder and French teacher of Frenchlearner.com. With over 30 years of experience as a French learner and speaker, he is passionate about making the language accessible and enjoyable for everyone. David is dedicated to providing clear, practical, and effective resources to help you master French. Learn more about FrenchLearner on our about us page. Visit davidissokson.com, David's personal website.

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