Ah (en. Ah)
/a/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
interjection
Expression of surprise or admiration.
Ah, I had never thought of that!
Ah, je n'avais jamais pensé à cela !
Sign of understanding or agreement.
Ah, now I understand!
Ah, maintenant je comprends !
Exclamation used to express an emotion, such as joy or pain.
Ah, what a beautiful day!
Ah, quelle belle journée !
Etymology
Of onomatopoeic origin, representing a spontaneous exclamation.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Oh really?
Expression used to show surprise or doubt.
Ah bon ?
Oh! That's something!
Expression of surprise or astonishment.
Ah ! ça alors !
Oh yes!
Expression of understanding or confirmation.
Ah oui !
Ah, if only!
Expression of regret or wish.
Ah, si seulement !
Related Words
oh
Exclamation of surprise or admiration.
oh
ouch
Exclamation of pain.
aïe
hey
Exclamation used to attract attention.
eh
Slang Meanings
Expression used sarcastically.
Ah, that's really great! (sarcastic)
Ah, c'est vraiment génial ! (sarcastique)
Used to express a disdainful 'I know'.
Ah, as if I didn't already know that.
Ah, comme si je ne le savais pas déjà.