hé

/e/
1.
interjection

hey

used to call someone's attention, to express surprise, reproach or to stop someone

Hé ! Tu m'écoutes quand je te parle ?

Hey! Are you listening to me when I'm talking to you?

Synonyms:eh, oh

Notes

GENERAL INFO

Hé is an interjection. It means "hey," "hi," "hello," "huh," or "oh." It's used to grab someone's attention or express surprise.

USAGE

You can use hé to call out to someone, like "Hé, tu m'entends ?" (Hey, do you hear me?). It also expresses mild surprise or a query, "Hé ? C'est déjà l'heure ?" (Huh? Is it already time?).

TRAPS

Do not confuse hé with "et" (and) or "est" (is). Hé is always a standalone exclamation, often followed by a comma or question mark, and is pronounced with a clear 'e' sound, unlike the silent 'h'.