English–French

“huh” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/e/

Example

Eh ? Tu pars déjà ?

Huh? Are you leaving already?

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How to say “huh” in French

“Huh” in French is eh.

A small verbal tap that briefly opens a shared pause for attention, mild surprise, or confirmation.

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

Example sentences with eh

Eh pardon, tu peux répéter ?

Huh, sorry, can you repeat that?

Tips for using eh

  • Rising intonation makes eh sound like a request for confirmation, while flatter delivery more readily signals attention or mild surprise.

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