Tiens !
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Allez !).
interjection
1.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second-person informal “tu” by its conjugation or implied context (e.g., Et toi ?).
(informal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., le chat).
(singular)
(used to hand something)
a. Here you go!
Tu peux m’apporter un verre d’eau, s’il te plaît ? - Tiens !Could you bring me a glass of water, please? - Here you go!
b. There you go!
Ton café est prêt. Tiens !Your coffee's ready. There you go!
c. Here!
Passe-moi la télécommande, s’il te plaît. - Tiens !Pass me the remote, please. - Here!
d. Here you are!
Je viens de finir d’emballer ton cadeau. Tiens !I just finished wrapping your present. Here you are!
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second-person informal “tu” by its conjugation or implied context (e.g., Et toi ?).
(informal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., le chat).
(singular)
(used to get attention)
a. There you go!
Tiens ! Je ne t'avais pas dit que ton amie appellerait ?There you go! Didn't I tell you your friend would call?
b. Well!
Tiens ! Je ne savais pas que Karine serait là ce soir.Well! I didn't know Karine was going to be here tonight.
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