"Ouf, c'est ouf" - Definition, French pronunciation

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"Ouf, c'est ouf" - Definition, French pronunciation

📖 Definition of the phrase "Ouf / C'est ouf"

The expression "It's crazy" means that something is crazy, surprising, almost incredible. It is the word "crazy" in verlant, backwards. When we say that someone is "crazy", it means that he is incredible, in the good or bad sense of the word. It depends on the context and the intonation.

🖼 Illustration of "wow, that's wow" in pictures!

This man thinks that what he sees is amazing
This cat thinks something is crazy

🗣 Pronunciation in French

🥳 Use in a close, familiar environment

"I beat Usain Bolt in the 100 meters, that's wow! That's amazing!"

"He's a wacko, he insulted me for no reason! I don't understand his attitude."

"This girl is crazy, she's beautiful, funny and smart all at the same time! She's amazing."

👩🏼‍💻 Use in a professional, formal environment

The expression "ouf" should never be used in a professional environment because it is slang.

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