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No. 7,395 in French

pch

"Pch" is an informal French interjection expressing disdain, disbelief, or dismissal, similar to "pfft" in English.

In a sentence

  • Il fit un petit bruit pch en ouvrant la canette.

    He made a small 'pch' sound when opening the can.

    Onomatopoeia used to represent the sound made when opening a can.

  • Elle regarda l'oiseau blessé et fit pch de tristesse.

    She looked at the injured bird and went 'pch' in sadness.

    Expression imitating a soft sound of empathy or sadness.

  • Nous avons entendu un pch sec quand le ballon a éclaté.

    We heard a sharp 'pch' when the balloon popped.

    Onomatopoeia used to depict the sound of a bursting object.

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