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    Hum (en. Hum)

    /hʌm/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    interjection
    Indication of hesitation or reflection.
    Hum, I'm not sure about my answer.
    Hum, je ne suis pas sûr de ma réponse.
    To attract attention or signify that one is listening.
    Hum, I'm here if you need to talk.
    Hum, je suis là si tu as besoin de parler.

    Etymology

    Onomatopoeic origin, imitating the sound made when hesitating.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hum...
    Indication of hesitation or reflection.
    hum...
    hum, I don't know
    Expression of doubt or uncertainty.
    hum, je ne sais pas
    hum, that intrigues me
    Indication that something arouses interest.
    hum, ça m'intrigue

    Related Words

    hesitate
    Having doubts or uncertainty.
    hésiter
    reflect
    To think or meditate on a subject.
    réfléchir
    doubt
    To have doubts about something.
    douter

    Slang Meanings

    To express doubts informally.
    He asked me for advice, and I answered hum to show that I wasn't sure.
    Il m'a demandé un conseil, et j'ai répondu hum pour montrer que je n'étais pas sûr.
    Sign of irritation or annoyance.
    When he started talking, I just replied hum to indicate that I wasn't interested.
    Quand il a commencé à parler, j'ai juste répondu hum pour indiquer que ça ne m'intéressait pas.