GENERAL INFO

Hein is an interjection. It typically means "huh?", "right?", "eh?", or "what?". It's used to seek confirmation, express mild surprise, or ask for a repetition.

USAGE

It often appears at the end of a statement to turn it into a question: "Tu as compris, hein?" (You understood, right?). It can also ask someone to repeat what they said: "Hein? Qu'est-ce que tu as dit?" (Huh? What did you say?).

TRAPS

Hein is very informal. Only use it with friends or family; avoid it in professional or formal situations. Its tone can sometimes be perceived as slightly abrupt or demanding, depending on intonation.