Hein (en. Eh)

/ɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

interjection

Used to solicit the attention or confirmation of the listener.

You're coming with us, right?

Tu viens avec nous, hein ?

Expresses incredulity or astonishment.

He did that, didn't he?

Il a fait ça, hein ?

Can also be used to indicate a pause in conversation.

It's odd, isn't it?

C'est bizarre, hein ?

Of uncertain origin, it may be an onomatopoeia or derived from 'hein' in Old French.

You understood, right?

Asks if the listener has understood what has just been said.

tu as compris, hein ?

It's crazy, isn't it?

Used to express astonishment.

c'est fou, hein ?

Well, I must say!

Expresses surprise or amazement.

hein, dis donc !

Used to express negation.

non

yes

Used to express affirmation.

oui

what

Interjection used to draw attention or for astonishment.

quoi

Familiar expression to confirm what has just been said.

Are you sure about that, huh?

T'es sûr de ça, hein ?

Used sarcastically to emphasize the absurdity of a situation.

She did that, huh, what a thought!

Elle a fait ça, hein, quelle idée !