mouah
Mwah, the sound of a kiss, is written mouah in French.
mouah appears in text messages and on social media to stand for a kiss, usually with friends or family.
Meaning: sound of a kiss (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The spelling mouah follows French spelling rules so that it is read the same way as the English mwah.
Which one should you use?
Bisous, kisses, is another common way to send affection to friends and family.
Did you know?
- In France, la bise is often used as a greeting between people who are not romantic partners, including colleagues or acquaintances. This differs from English-speaking cultures where a kiss is usually reserved for intimacy.
- Depending on the city, the number of kisses given during la bise can range from two to four. In Paris, two is standard, but some southern regions traditionally prefer more.
- While mouah is for texting, the physical act of kissing on the cheeks, known as la bise, varies by region. In some parts of France, the tradition is to start on the left cheek, while others start on the right.
Examples in context
- Mouah !Mwah!Mouah is followed by a space before the exclamation mark, as is usual in French typing.Tatoeba #10700372 by AutoBot, translation #10700371 by AutoBot
- Mouah, je t'aime !Mwah, I love you!
- Un gros mouah pour toi.A big kiss for you.
Example conversation
Chloé and Hugo are saying goodbye over the phone.
- ChloéBonne nuit, Hugo.Good night, Hugo.
- HugoBonne nuit, Chloé. Mouah !Good night, Chloé. Mwah!
- ChloéÀ demain !See you tomorrow!
- HugoÀ demain.See you tomorrow.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mwah” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
