How to Say “Aj” in French

By Clinton Bruce • Updated September 30, 2026

aj

aj is a French phrase.

Did you know?

The letter j in French historically evolved from a variation of i, which is why the combination aj is so uncommon compared to ai.
While aj is rare, the reverse sequence ja is incredibly common, appearing in basic words like jamais, meaning 'never'.
In the word ajourner, the sequence aj helps form a word that shares a root with jour, the French word for 'day'.

Example conversation

Chloé and Nathan are looking at a very expensive menu.

Chloé

Aj, regarde le prix de ce plat !
Oh, look at the price of this dish!
Nathan

C'est beaucoup trop cher pour moi.
It's way too expensive for me.
Chloé

On devrait peut-être changer de restaurant.
Maybe we should change restaurants.
Nathan

Je suis d'accord, partons d'ici.
I agree, let's leave.

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About The Author

Clinton Bruce

Bonjour! I'm Clinton, a linguistic enthusiast, blogger and self-professed lover of all things French. From fashion to cuisine and colloquial phrases, I enjoy decoding French and sharing my knowledge. Apart from making French easier for others, I have a penchant for photography and collecting vintage cassettes. I believe every translation and phrase unravels a unique culture and sentiment, that's the beauty of languages. It's more than just words, c'est la vie! I also love to share little tricks to help you sound like a native French speaker, one phrase at a time.

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