RasmaSandra
Many people tend to associate the French expression ooh-la-la with romance and sexual attractions. However, this expression was not meant to be expressed like this. The term ooh-la-la actually expresses delighted surprise and can also show frustration. When expressed in terms of frustration the more la’s that are added the more annoyance the speaker shows.
So yes the term ooh-la-la can be used in romantic terms but it can also be used in different ways. So the next time someone gives you a happy surprise you can shout ooh-la-la and if someone annoys you so you do not have to use swear words just say ooh-la-la-la depending on how annoyed they’ve made you.
Very cool to learn this. Thanks to you!
I would be shocked and then it would come out of my mouth.
I would associate these words with surprise.
What a great way to express feelings by saying this. I like your meaning of this.
as always you inform, I did not know this. thank you!
Very interesting! I didn’t know it could also be used for frustration.
I remember a skit that I had taken part in where I was a French Teacher teaching English to Indians and this is one line I remember
“Ooo la la la whath a bunch of nith withs I goth thu thrain (lol)
Sounds like this expresses anger and frustration Grace
It is a feeling of frustration (lol)
I didn’t know that it can express frustration as well. It’s a fun alternative to swear words.
Personally I think it is better than swear words because some people only use swear words and it gets boring to keep hearing those words Ellie