How to Say ‘Oh, really?’ in French
Oh, vraiment ?
oh vrah-mahn
[oh vrah-mahn]
💬 Usage Tip: Pairs surprise with the common French 'skeptic-comical' tone.
🇫🇷 In France: In France, 'oh, vraiment?' might be employed to express disbelief or tease gently.
Phrase Breakdown
Oh
[oh]
Oh
An expression of surprise or excitement.
Oh, tu es déjà là !
Oh, you're already here!
Vraiment ?
vrah-mahn
Words in this phrase
vraiment
[vrah-mahn]
Really
Used to express interest, surprise, or skepticism.
Vraiment ? Je ne m'y attendais pas.
Really? I didn't expect that.
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