How to Say “Nom” in French

By Reece Eugene • Updated October 7, 2026

nom

/nɔ̃/

The French word nom is an onomatopoeia used to express the enjoyment of eating.

nom is an onomatopoeia used to mimic the sound of eating or to express enjoyment of food.

Meaning: interjection to denote enjoyment of eating (intj)

How do you pronounce it?

/nɔ̃/

Did you know?

While nom is an onomatopoeia for eating, it is spelled exactly like the French word for 'name'.
In French, the term nom de guerre refers to a pseudonym or a nickname, originally used by soldiers to hide their identity.
In French, the sound nom is a nasal vowel, which means the air escapes through the nose, unlike the English 'nom' often used in internet memes.

Example conversation

Chloé and Hugo are eating dessert together.

Chloé

Goûte ça, Hugo !
Taste this, Hugo!
Hugo

Nom ! C'est vraiment sucré.
Yum! It's really sweet.
Chloé

Tu en veux encore ?
Do you want more?
Hugo

Oui, nom nom !
Yes, yum yum!

Sources

Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry nom, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.

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About The Author

Reece Eugene

Bonjour! I'm Reece, with a flair for the French language. I've spent countless delightful hours writing comprehensive guides, and dedicating my time to sharing my linguistic passions with others. Others often claim to find a friend in their recipe books, but my companions are phrases - from casual greetings, to complex vocabulary. After a day spent exploring French dialects and colloquialisms, I like to wind down with a spot of gardening - perhaps in a 'jardin de fleurs'. Rest assured, my fascination with French isn't just a 'passing fad', it's a part of who I am. Oui, c'est moi, Reece.

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