Whether you’re sharing an exciting discovery, showing off a new purchase, or pointing out something interesting, knowing how to say “Check this out!” in French is essential for natural conversation. French speakers use various expressions ranging from formal to ultra-casual, each adding its own flavor to the conversation. This guide covers the most common phrases, from traditional French expressions to modern slang, helping you choose the right phrase for any situation.
Casual Expressions
1. Regarde ça !
Pronunciation: /ʁəgaʁd sa/ (ruh-gard sah)
- Basic, everyday expression
- Example: “Regarde ça, c’est génial !” (Check this out, it’s great!)
2. Viens voir !
Pronunciation: /vjɛ̃ vwaʁ/ (vyehn vwar)
- Literally “come see”
- Example: “Viens voir ce que j’ai trouvé !” (Come see what I found!)
3. Mate ça !
Pronunciation: /mat sa/ (mat sah)
- Very informal, slang
- Example: “Mate ça, c’est fou !” (Check this out, it’s crazy!)
Urgent/Excited Expressions
4. Ramène-toi !
Pronunciation: /ʁamɛn twa/ (rah-men twah)
- Means “get over here”
- Example: “Ramène-toi vite, tu vas pas le croire !” (Get over here quick, you won’t believe this!)
5. Rapplique !
Pronunciation: /ʁaplik/ (rah-pleek)
- Informal, means “come quickly”
- Example: “Rapplique, y’a un truc de ouf !” (Come quick, there’s something crazy!)
6. Bouge-toi !
Pronunciation: /buʒ twa/ (boozh twah)
- Means “move yourself”
- Example: “Bouge-toi, tu rates tout !” (Move it, you’re missing everything!)
Polite Variations
7. Tiens, regarde
Pronunciation: /tjɛ̃ ʁəgaʁd/ (tyehn ruh-gard)
- More gentle way to draw attention
- Example: “Tiens, regarde ce que j’ai fait.” (Here, look what I made.)
8. Regardez ça !
Pronunciation: /ʁəgaʁde sa/ (ruh-gar-day sah)
- Formal or plural form
- Example: “Regardez ça, tout le monde !” (Look at this, everyone!)
Youth Slang
9. Check ça !
Pronunciation: /tʃɛk sa/ (check sah)
- Anglicism popular with younger French speakers
- Example: “Check ça, c’est stylé !” (Check this out, it’s stylish!)
Very Informal/Slang Expressions
10. Ramène tes fesses !
Pronunciation: /ʁamɛn te fɛs/ (rah-men tay fess)
- Very informal, literally means “bring your buttocks”
- Equivalent to “get over here” or “move your butt”
- Example: “Ramène tes fesses, tu vas rater le meilleur !” (Get over here, you’re going to miss the best part!)
Tips
- Use “tu” forms for friends and “vous” forms for formal situations or groups
- Add intensity with words like “vite” (quickly) or “donc” (then)
- Hand gestures often accompany these expressions in French culture
