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    Tien (en. Here)

    tjɛ̃

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    interjection
    Used to attract someone's attention.
    Well, did you see that?
    Tiens, tu as vu ça ?
    Expressing surprise or interest.
    Well, I didn't know!
    Tiens donc, je ne savais pas !
    To present something.
    Look, here is your gift.
    Tiens, voici ton cadeau.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'tenir' in its old form.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    well, imagine that
    Expression of surprise.
    tiens donc
    keep an eye on
    To be vigilant or cautious.
    tiens à l'œil
    look, here
    To present something.
    tiens, voici

    Related Words

    hold
    To have something in hand or to maintain.
    tenir
    held
    State of being held or kept.
    tenu
    content
    The content or quality of something.
    teneur

    Slang Meanings

    Expression used to refer to something unexpected.
    Look, another problem!
    Tiens, encore un problème !
    Used to denote irony.
    Look, that's new!
    Tiens, ça, c'est nouveau !