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Interjections - Interjections de Désapprobation et de Consternation

Ces interjections sont utilisées lorsque le locuteur souhaite exprimer une critique envers le comportement ou les actions de quelqu'un ou pour réagir à quelque chose d'inattendu et désagréable.

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Categorized English Interjections
boo
boo
[Interjection]

used to vocalize disapproval, dissatisfaction, or disdain, particularly in response to something disliked or unwelcome

Bouh, Hou

Bouh, Hou

Ex: That magician's trick didn't work.  Boo! 

Le tour de ce magicien n'a pas marché. Bouh !

tsk tsk
tsk tsk
[Interjection]

used to express disapproval, disappointment, or reproach

tsk tsk, oh là là

tsk tsk, oh là là

Ex: Tsk tsk, you really shouldn't gossip about others like that. 

Tsk tsk, tu ne devrais vraiment pas commérer sur les autres comme ça.

good riddance
good riddance
[Interjection]

used to express relief or satisfaction at the departure or removal of someone or something undesirable

bon débarras, tant mieux

bon débarras, tant mieux

Ex: The noisy neighbors finally moved out.  Good riddance! 

Les voisins bruyants ont enfin déménagé. Bon débarras !

grow up
grow up
[Interjection]

used to express exasperation or disapproval towards someone who is behaving immaturely or irresponsibly

Grandis un peu !, Sois mature !

Grandis un peu !, Sois mature !

Ex: You've been avoiding your work all day.  Grow up and get it done. 

Tu as évité ton travail toute la journée. Grandis et fais-le.

how dare you
how dare you
[Interjection]

used to express strong disapproval, condemnation, or outrage at someone's actions or behavior

comment oses-tu, comment osez-vous

comment oses-tu, comment osez-vous

Ex: I trusted you but you stabbed me in the back.  How dare you? 

Je te faisais confiance mais tu m'as poignardé dans le dos. Comment oses-tu ?

language
language
[Interjection]

used to express surprise, shock, or disapproval in response to something someone has said

Langage !, Ton langage !

Langage !, Ton langage !

Ex: Language, please!  Let's keep the conversation respectful. 
if you say so
if you say so
[Interjection]

used to indicate reluctant acceptance, skepticism, or resignation regarding someone's statement or assertion

Si tu le dis., À toi de voir.

Si tu le dis., À toi de voir.

Ex: You claim it's the best pizza in town?  If you say so. 

Tu prétends que c'est la meilleure pizza en ville ? Si tu le dis.

rubbish
rubbish
[Interjection]

used to express strong disagreement, disbelief, or rejection of what someone has said

Absurde !,  Balivernes !

Absurde !, Balivernes !

Ex: "You can't finish this today."  "Rubbish!  Of course I can." 
shame on you
shame on you
[Interjection]

used to convey disapproval, disappointment, or reproach towards someone for their actions, behavior, or decisions

Honte à toi, Quelle honte

Honte à toi, Quelle honte

Ex: You're spreading false rumors about your coworkers?  Shame on you. 

Tu répands de fausses rumeurs sur tes collègues ? Honte à toi.

tut-tut
tut-tut
[Interjection]

used to express mild reprimand, disapproval, or disappointment in response to someone's actions, behavior, or words

tut-tut, tsk-tsk

tut-tut, tsk-tsk

Ex: You spilled coffee all over the table?  Tut-tut, be more careful next time. 

Tu as renversé du café partout sur la table ? Tut-tut, sois plus prudent la prochaine fois.

objection
objection
[Interjection]

used in a legal proceeding to formally protest against a question, statement, evidence, or procedure

Objection !

Objection !

Ex: "Objection!  The question is irrelevant," Emma's attorney said. 
about time
about time
[Interjection]

said to show one's relief or satisfaction after an annoying wait for something that was supposed to happen a long time ago

Enfin !, Il était temps !

Enfin !, Il était temps !

Ex: You finished the report?  About time!  We have a deadline in an hour. 

Tu as fini le rapport ? Enfin ! On a une échéance dans une heure.

good grief
good grief
[Interjection]

used to show that one is shocked, annoyed, or surprised

bon sang, mon Dieu

bon sang, mon Dieu

Ex: Good grief, I told you three times to lock the door. 

Mon Dieu, je t'ai dit trois fois de fermer la porte à clé.

yikes
yikes
[Interjection]

used to express shock, alarm, or apprehension about a situation

Ouille, Aïe

Ouille, Aïe

Ex: Yikes!  That thunder scared me. 

Aïe ! Ce tonnerre m'a fait peur.

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