The exclamative sentence in French is used to express strong emotion, surprise, astonishment, or a call to action. It often ends with an exclamation mark (!) and can include common expressions to attract attention or express urgency.
Common expressions in exclamative sentences
Some expressions are frequently used to communicate an immediate reaction or intense feeling.
- Au secours ! (Help!)
- Au feu ! (Fire!)
- Attention ! (Watch out!)
- Au voleur ! (Thief!)
Use of the exclamative sentence
The exclamative sentence can also express a wide variety of emotions through varied structures, such as:
- Quelle magnifique journée ! (What a wonderful day!)
- Comme il court vite ! (How fast he runs!)
- Que c'est beau ! (How beautiful it is!)
These sentences serve to highlight the intensity of the speaker's reaction to a situation, object, or action.