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How do you say "im hungry" in French?

J’ai faim

Phrase Noun

In French, "im hungry" is J’ai faim.

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Pronunciation

Say zhay fam, with a soft French j sound at the start and a nasal ending on faim.

Grammar notes

J’ai faim is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

im hungry

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How to remember J’ai faim

Faim sounds like the English word fam, but picture your stomach rumbling loudly for food.

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Questions about J’ai faim

How do you pronounce J’ai faim?

Say zhay fam, with a soft French j sound at the start and a nasal ending on faim.

Is J’ai faim formal or casual?

J’ai faim is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is J’ai faim used in French?

J’ai faim is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (im hungry).

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