miam
/mjam/
The English word 'yummy' can be expressed in French as miam.
miam is an interjection used to express that food is delicious, similar to how English speakers use 'yum' or 'yummy'.
Meaning: delicious (adj)
Which one should you use?
While 'miam' is an interjection used to react to food, it is not an adjective that can be used to describe a noun directly like the English word 'yummy'.
How does it change in a sentence?
You can also use the phrase C'est trop bon! to say 'It's so good!'
How do you pronounce it?
/mjam/
Did you know?
- To describe a food that is so yummy it is addictive, French speakers might call it une tuerie, which literally translates to 'a slaughter' or 'a killing'.
- French speakers may use the word gourmand to describe someone who loves delicious food, but gourmandise is often listed as one of the seven deadly sins in historical religious contexts.
- While miam is the sound of enjoyment, the opposite sound for something tasting bad is beurk, which functions as the French equivalent of 'yuck'.
Examples in context
- Miam !Yummy!This example shows how to use the interjection miam to express enjoyment of food.Tatoeba #477381 by sacredceltic, translation #5366785 by GamalNemeri
- Ce gâteau est délicieux!This cake is delicious!
- Les plats de ce restaurant sont savoureux.The dishes at this restaurant are tasty.
- Ces truffes au chocolat sont exquises!These chocolate truffles are exquisite!
- Miam! Ces crêpes sont délicieuses!Yum! These pancakes are yummy!
- Les pâtisseries françaises sont trop bonnes!French pastries are so good!
- Miam, ce gâteau est excellent !Yummy, this cake is excellent!
- Miam, le chocolat est très bon.Yummy, the chocolate is very good.
Example conversation
Nathan and Léa are eating dessert at a cafe.
- NathanMiam, ce dessert est délicieux !Yummy, this dessert is delicious!
- LéaTu as raison, Nathan.You are right, Nathan.
- NathanLéa, tu en veux encore ?Léa, do you want more?
- LéaOui, c'est trop bon !Yes, it is so good!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry miam, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
