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How to Say ‘Mmm, they're delicious!’ in French

Mmm, elles sont délicieuses !

mm ell sohn day-lee-SYUHZ

[mm ell sohn day-lee-SYUHZ]

💬 Usage Tip: elles is used because tomates is a feminine word. That's also why it's délicieuses and not délicieux.

Phrase Breakdown

Mmm, elles sont

mm ell sohn

Mmm, they are

'Mmm' shows enjoyment. 'Elles' (they, feminine, for the tomatoes) is 'el'. 'Sont' is a nasal 'sohn'.

Example

Elles sont rouges.

They are red.

Words in this phrase

Mmm

[mm]

Mmm

An expression of contemplation or approval, often used to show hesitation or enjoyment.

Example

Amélie dit 'Mmm' en réfléchissant.

Amélie says 'Mmm' while thinking.

elles

[ell]

they

Elles means they, referring to feminine plural items like colors or clothes.

Example

« Elles te vont parfaitement. » est un compliment naturel sur une tenue.

“They suit you perfectly.” is a natural compliment about an outfit.

sont

[sohn]

are

"Sont" is the plural form of "être," meaning "are."

Example

Les relations sont parfois un bon indicateur de la culture d'entreprise.

Relationships are sometimes a good indicator of company culture.

délicieuses !

day-lee-SYUHZ

delicious!

This is the feminine plural form, matching 'tomates'. Say 'day-lee-syuhz'. The 's' before the final 'e' sounds like 'z'.

Example

Les fraises sont délicieuses.

The strawberries are delicious.

Words in this phrase

délicieuses

[day-lee-SYUHZ]

delicious

Feminine plural of 'délicieux', describing tasty food.

Example

Ces fraises sont délicieuses.

These strawberries are delicious.

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