French word

hop

Pronunciation

IPA/ɔp/

Meaning

  • interjectioncome on

Example

Hop, on y va !

Come on, let's go!

Illustration for hop (come on)

More examples

Hop, c'est parti.

All right, let's get started.

Core concept

A tiny verbal push that moves a scene from pause to action.

Common phrases

  • hop, c'est parti

    All right, let's get started

  • hop, allons-y

    All right, let's go

Similar words

allez: A short informal call urging someone to move or act.
vas-y: A casual call encouraging someone to begin.
on y va: A casual signal suggesting that everyone should leave now.

Definition in French

Expression très courte et informelle employée pour marquer le passage à l'étape suivante, donner le signal de commencer ou relancer une action dans un registre familier.

Word origin

The French interjection hop is an onomatopoeic form associated with a brief movement or sudden action, with similar calls found in several languages without proving borrowing.

Usage tips

  • In French, hop is an informal interjection rather than the ordinary verb for hopping, so it suits speech and casual dialogue more than formal writing.

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