French Expression · Native
Du tac au tac
On the spot / Without hesitation / Back and forth (in replies)
Pronunciation: doo TAC oh TAC
Meaning
To respond quickly and cleverly, or to engage in rapid, witty banter.
Example
Il répond toujours du tac au tac, c'est impressionnant.
He always replies on the spot, it's impressive.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Du tac au tac out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a native-level French expression.