How to Say “Yum Yum” in French

miam miam
The French phrase for "yum yum" is miam miam.
miam miam is an exclamation used to express that food tastes delicious.

Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?

miam miam is highly informal and is primarily used by children or when speaking to children in a playful manner. In formal settings, you should use more polite expressions such as C'est délicieux to express that something is delicious, C'est exquis to emphasize the exceptional taste of a particular dish or C'est succulent when a dish is mouthwatering and focuses on richness and savory appeal. For informal situations, you might also use C'est trop bon to say something is too good or so tasty, C'est super bon to add enthusiasm or C'est à se lécher les babines to describe incredibly appetizing dishes that literally make you lick your lips.

Did you know?

  • The expression C'est à se lécher les babines is a much more vivid way to say 'yum' by specifically mentioning the 'babines', which are the thick lips of an animal.
  • The phrase miam miam is an onomatopoeia, meaning the sound itself is intended to imitate the sound of someone eating with enjoyment.
  • If you want to express that a meal was truly incredible without sounding like a toddler, you might use the expression un régal, which treats the pleasure of eating as a feast for the senses.

Examples in context

  • Cette nourriture sent bon. Miam miam !
    That food smells good. Yum, yum.
    This sentence is useful for hearing how to use miam miam to respond to good-smelling food.
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  • Miam miam, ce gâteau est excellent !
    Yum yum, this cake is excellent!
  • Miam miam, tes pâtes sont délicieuses.
    Yum yum, your pasta is delicious.

Example conversation

Manon and Lucas are eating lunch at home.

  1. Manon

    Tu aimes mon nouveau plat ?
    Do you like my new dish?
  2. Lucas

    Miam miam, c'est vraiment très bon !
    Yum yum, it is really very good!
  3. Manon

    Je suis contente que ça te plaise.
    I am glad that you like it.
  4. Lucas

    Tu es une excellente cuisinière, Manon.
    You are an excellent cook, Manon.

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