exclamation
/ɛk.skla.ma.sjɔ̃/
The French word for exclamation is exclamation.
exclamation refers to a sudden cry or remark expressing strong emotion. When referring specifically to the punctuation mark, use the phrase un point d'exclamation.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɛk.skla.ma.sjɔ̃/. The word has 4 syllables.
Did you know?
- In French typography, a non-breaking space is traditionally required before un point d'exclamation, unlike in English where the mark touches the preceding word.
- The French language uses interjection to describe a word that functions as a grammatical exclamation, such as 'oh' or 'ah'.
- While exclamation refers to the cry itself, the word cri is more commonly used in French when the emotion is one of fear or pain.
Examples in context
- Utilisez le point d'exclamation avec parcimonie.Use the exclamation point sparingly.This sentence demonstrates the use of exclamation regarding the frequency of use.Tatoeba #11277988 by lbdx, translation #6214256 by carlosalberto
- Cette phrase se termine par un point d'exclamation !This sentence ends with an exclamation mark!This sentence shows how to identify the end of a sentence using exclamation.Tatoeba #5380887 by pititnatole, translation #2684740 by Joseph
- Un point d'exclamation est une marque de ponctuation.An exclamation mark is a punctuation mark.This sentence defines exclamation as a type of punctuation mark.Tatoeba #8530232 by Aiji, translation #8419961 by AlanF_US
- Quelle surprise! Je n'attendais pas cette invitation!What a surprise! I wasn't expecting this invitation!
- C'est trop cool! J'ai réussi mon examen!It's so cool! I passed my exam!
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Léa and Gabriel are analyzing a poem in a literature class.
- LéaRegarde cette exclamation dans le texte !Look at this exclamation in the text!
- GabrielOui, elle montre bien sa surprise.Yes, it clearly shows his surprise.
- LéaC'est une exclamation très puissante.It is a very powerful exclamation.
- GabrielJe suis d'accord avec toi, Léa.I agree with you, Léa.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry exclamation, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
