Ha (en. Ha)
/a/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
interjection
Used to express surprise or laughter.
When he heard the joke, he said: 'Ha! That's funny!'
Quand il a entendu la blague, il a dit : 'Ha ! C'est drôle !'
Expression of contempt or derision.
She reacted to his remark with a 'Ha! As if I would believe that!'
Elle a réagi à sa remarque par un 'Ha ! Comme si j'allais y croire !'
Serves to attract attention or mark an exclamation.
Ha! Look what I found!
Ha ! Regardez ce que j'ai trouvé !
Used in response to a shocking revelation.
Ha! I didn't know that!
Ha ! Je ne savais pas cela !
Etymology
Comes from Old French and is used in several languages to express an emotion.
Common Phrases and Expressions
ha! ha!
Expression of laughter or mockery.
ha ! ha !
ha, really?
Indicates doubt or surprise.
ha, vraiment ?
ha, no way!
Astonishment at a piece of news.
ha, ça alors !
ha, what a surprise!
Reaction to an unexpected event.
ha, quelle surprise !
Related Words
laughter
Action of manifesting amusement through sounds.
rire
surprise
State of being caught off guard.
surprise
mockery
Expression of contempt or derision.
moquerie
Slang Meanings
Expression of slight contempt or skepticism.
Do you really think that's going to work? Ha!
Tu penses vraiment que cela va marcher ? Ha !
Equivalent to 'are you serious?'
He said he would come, ha!
Il a dit qu'il viendrait, ha !