/tjɛ̃/
Translation
here (you go), hold (imperative of tenir)
Word origin
The first and second person singular of tenir and its imperative, from Latin teneo, from tenere ('to hold'). As an interjection it expresses surprise.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- tenere
- English cognates
- tenant, tenacious
Examples
, , ' .
Here, take your book, I no longer needed it.
, c' , ' .
Hey, that is strange, I did not expect it at all.
.
Hold the rope firmly while I climb up.
, !
Look, see who is arriving just in time for dinner!
, j' .
Oh, I had forgotten you worked here too.
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