Translation
hey, well
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Word origin
An interjection of expressive origin, formed naturally as an exclamation rather than inherited from a specific Latin word. Comparable spontaneous forms exist across many languages.
- Origin
- Onomatopoeic
- Root
- expressive interjection
Examples
, - ! , !
Hey, wait for me! I'm right behind you, don't leave yet!
, .
Well, that is funny news you are bringing me.
, .
Well yes, that's just how things work in this sector.
, .
Well, I think we agree.
, -, !
Hey, wait for me, you're walking too fast!
Eh est une interjection d'interpellation ou d'approbation selon le contexte. Eh ! (hey!) attire l'attention ou proteste contre quelque chose. Eh bien (well) introduit une réponse, une réflexion ou une conclusion et est très fréquent comme marqueur de transition dans la conversation.
Eh oui (yes indeed, well yes) et eh non (well no, unfortunately not) expriment une confirmation ou un démenti résigné. À ne pas confondre avec et (and) à l'écrit - homophones en français standard mais distincts graphiquement. Dans certaines régions, hé (avec accent) est utilisé pour l'interpellation directe.
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This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 3: eh, prêt, assez and 6 more words.