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    Ben (en. Well)

    /bɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    interjection
    Used to indicate a pause in thought.
    Well, I don't know what to say.
    Ben, je ne sais pas quoi dire.
    To mark agreement or confirmation.
    Yes, well, that's exactly it.
    Oui, ben, c'est exactement ça.
    Used to reflect surprise or disbelief.
    Well, I wasn't expecting that!
    Ben, je ne m'attendais pas à ça!

    Etymology

    Uncertain origin, possibly from Old French or Latin, used in colloquial French.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Well, yes
    It's true, it's obvious.
    Ben oui
    Well, no
    It's false or unacceptable.
    Ben non
    Well then
    It's a surprise or a shock.
    Ben alors

    Related Words

    well
    An adverb or adjective meaning appropriately or satisfactorily.
    bien
    eh
    An interjection used to attract attention or indicate a question.
    eh

    Slang Meanings

    A colloquial term of acceptance.
    Well, okay, let's go!
    Ben d'accord, allons-y!
    Used to express vagueness or uncertainty.
    Well, I'm not so sure…
    Ben, je sais pas trop...