Aïe !
Ouch!
Language note: Just like its English counterpart in sound and usage.
Culture note: Used universally in French-speaking regions when in pain.
Context: One friend stubs their toe on the way out, expressing pain.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Aïe
[eye]
Ouch!
An expression typically used when feeling pain.
Aïe ! Ça fait mal !
Ouch! That hurts!
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