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How to Say ‘Oh, that's too much for me.’ in French

Oh, c'est trop pour moi.

oh s eh troh poor mwah

[oh s eh troh poor mwah]

Phrase Breakdown

Oh, c'est trop

oh s eh troh

Oh, that's too much

A small exclamation followed by the reaction. Say 'oh' with a slight drawl, then 'say troh'.

Example

Oh, c'est trop loin.

Oh, it's too far.

Words in this phrase

Oh

[oh]

oh

An expression of surprise or realization.

Example

Oh, je comprends maintenant.

Oh, I understand now.

c'

[s]

it / this

"C'" stands for "ce" and means "it" or "this" in expressions like "c'est."

Example

C'est agréable de parler avec une équipe accueillante.

It's pleasant to speak with a welcoming team.

est

[eh]

is

Third person singular present of be.

Example

C'est important.

It is important.

trop

[troh]

too much / too

In pas trop, it softens the answer to mean not really or not too much.

Example

Je ne fais pas trop de longues sorties en roller.

I don't really do long skating outings.

pour moi.

poor mwah

for me.

'Pour' sounds like 'poor' and 'moi' like 'mwah'. Let your voice fall at the end.

Example

Un thé pour moi.

A tea for me.

Words in this phrase

pour

[poor]

for

Indicating purpose or reason.

Example

C'est pour toi.

It's for you.

moi

[mwah]

me

The person speaking or writing.

Example

Ils ont dîné chez moi.

They had dinner at my place.

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