coucou

hey / hi there (very informal)

Beginner Interjection

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Pronunciation

/ku.ku/

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Cultural Note

Coucou is a playful, affectionate greeting used mainly between close friends, family, or romantic partners. It derives from the sound a cuckoo bird makes. It is very common in text messages and casual speech but would be inappropriate in formal contexts.

📝 Example Sentences

Coucou, c'est moi !

Hey, it's me!

Coucou ! Tu fais quoi ce soir ?

Hi there! What are you doing tonight?

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Related Words

bisou

kiss (informal), peck

Noun

bonjour

hello / good morning

Interjection

salut

hi / bye (informal)

Interjection

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