Aie (en. Ouch)

/ɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
interjection
Expression used to mark pain or surprise.
Ouch! That hurts!
Aie ! Ça fait mal !
Exclamation of fear or fright.
Ouch, I'm afraid of thunderstorms!
Aie, j'ai peur des orages !
Used to attract someone's attention.
Ouch, look over here!
Aie, regarde par ici !

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'avoir' and used as an exclamation since the Middle Ages.

Common Phrases and Expressions

aie aie aie
Expression of pain or despair.
aie aie aie
have a worry
Indicates that there is a problem.
aie un souci
have mercy
Asking for compassion or clemency.
aie pitié

Related Words

have
Verb meaning to possess or to feel.
avoir
suffering
State of pain or ache.
souffrance
alert
To signal a danger or an unexpected situation.
alerte

Slang Meanings

Expression used humorously to pretend to be in pain.
When he tripped, he shouted 'ouch' to make everyone laugh.
Quand il a trébuché, il a crié 'aie' pour faire rire tout le monde.
Used to express false pain in a comedic situation.
She said 'ouch' when her friend made a joke about her.
Elle a dit 'aie' quand son ami a fait une blague sur elle.