English–French

“ah” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/a/

Example

Ah, je comprends.

Ah, I understand.

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How to say “ah” in French

“Ah” in French is ah.

A brief spark of recognition or mild surprise that interrupts the flow of speech.

Full entry for ah: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ah

Ah, je le savais.

Ah, I knew it.

Tips for using ah

  • French ah is usually pronounced with the open vowel /a/, while English ah often has a longer or more back vowel.

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