Tut (en. Tut)

/tyt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

interjection

Expression of disapproval or disappointment.

When he forgot his birthday, she just said 'tut'.

Quand il a oublié son anniversaire, elle a seulement dit 'tut'.

Exclamation to attract attention.

Tut, look at this beautiful painting!

Tut, regarde cette belle peinture !

The origin of the word 'tut' dates back to the old interjection used to express disappointment.

tut-tut

Expression to disapprove of someone's behavior.

tut-tut

tut by the way

Syntax to signify that something is mentioned without importance.

tut en passant

to make a tut

To express dissatisfaction with the exclamation.

faire un tut

tutoyer

To address someone using the familiar you.

tutoyer

tutorials

Relates to instructions or lessons.

tutorielles

Used to disapprove of an action or behavior.

When he took dessert without asking, she made a 'tut'.

Quand il a pris le dessert sans demander, elle a fait un 'tut'.

Often used playfully among friends.

He failed his exam and all his friends went 'tut'.

Il a échoué à son examen et ses amis ont tous fait 'tut'.