French translation of yuck is 
beurk

Meaning of "yuck" in English

The word "yuck" is an informal expression used to convey disgust or distaste. It is often exclaimed as a reaction to something unpleasant, such as an unappealing taste, smell, or sight. While primarily verbal, it can also be found in written form to reflect similar sentiments. As a common interjection, it captures an immediate, visceral negative reaction. Occasional variations may include "yucky," which serves as an adjective conveying a similar lack of appeal.

Meaning of "beurk" in French

In French, "beurk" is the equivalent of the English "yuck" and is used as an exclamation to express disgust or repulsion. It can refer to a distasteful smell, taste, or visual experience. Similar to its English counterpart, "beurk" is informal and typically used in casual or spoken language. Its purpose remains the same: to communicate an immediate reaction to something considered unpleasant or revolting.

Pronunciation of "yuck" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /jʌk/

Pronunciation Variations: "Yuck" is generally pronounced the same way across different English-speaking regions, with minor variations. In some accents, the vowel sound may be slightly elongated or shortened, but the overall pronunciation remains consistent.

Pronunciation of "beurk" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /bœʁk/

Pronunciation Variations: "Beurk" tends to be pronounced similarly across French-speaking regions. However, slight variations may occur depending on regional accents, particularly with the pronunciation of the "œ" sound, which might be more emphasized in certain areas.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. Yuck, this milk is sour! (Beurk, ce lait est aigre!)
2. She said "yuck" when she saw the muddy shoes. (Elle a dit "beurk" en voyant les chaussures boueuses.)
3. Yuck, I don’t like this color. (Beurk, je n'aime pas cette couleur.)
4. The kids shouted "yuck" at the sight of broccoli. (Les enfants ont crié "beurk" à la vue des brocolis.)
5. Yuck, there's a spider in the bathroom! (Beurk, il y a une araignée dans la salle de bain!)
6. I tasted the soup and thought, "yuck!" (J'ai goûté la soupe et j'ai pensé, "beurk!")
7. Yuck, the garbage can smells horrible. (Beurk, la poubelle sent horriblement mauvais.)
8. When they saw the dirty water, they all said "yuck." (En voyant l'eau sale, ils ont tous dit "beurk.")
9. Yuck, I stepped in gum! (Beurk, j'ai marché sur un chewing-gum!)
10. The old cheese made everyone say "yuck." (Le vieux fromage a fait dire "beurk" à tout le monde.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "yuck" in English

Synonyms: eww, gross, disgusting, nasty, revolting.

Antonyms: delicious, delightful, pleasant, appealing, attractive.

Similar Words: ugh, ick, blech, phooey, bah.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "beurk" in French

Synonyms: pouah, dégoûtant, répugnant, ignoble, infect.

Antonyms: délicieux, agréable, attirant, plaisant, joli.

Similar Words: ouille, patatras, bof, aïe, zut.

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