oh

/o/
1.
interjection

express surprise

express sudden realization or understanding

express wonder or admiration

Oh, j'avais pas vu que t'étais là !

Oh, I didn't see you were there!

Synonyms:ah
2.
interjection

call for attention or interject to protest

express mild reproach, annoyance or warning

Oh, calme-toi un peu !

Hey, calm down a bit!

Synonyms:, eh, dis donc

Notes

GENERAL INFO

Oh is an interjection meaning "oh". It expresses a range of emotions like surprise, understanding, disappointment, or relief, very much like its English counterpart.

USAGE

Frequently used: `Oh non!` (Oh no!), `Oh oui!` (Oh yes!), `Oh, je comprends!` (Oh, I understand!). It's a key part of `Oh là là!`, a versatile exclamation for surprise, admiration, dismay, or exasperation.

TRAPS

While straightforward, avoid translating every English "oh" directly. Depending on the nuance, other French interjections like `Ah!` might be more natural than `oh` alone.

oh - French Definition & Examples