eh bien — meaning in English

English meaning

• well adv In a good, skillful, or satisfactory way.
• why adv For what reason or purpose; used to ask a question.

Senses

eh bien is used for these senses in English:

• well Used as a question to demand an answer from someone.
• why (dated, or, literary) An exclamation used to express pleasant or unpleasant mild surprise, indignation, or impatience.

well — full definition

1. adv In a good, skillful, or satisfactory way.
2. adj In good health.
3. intj Used at the start of a sentence to pause, soften a response, or show hesitation.
4. noun A deep hole dug or drilled into the ground to reach water, oil, or gas.

why — full definition

1. adv For what reason or purpose; used to ask a question.
2. noun The reason behind something.
3. intj Used to express mild surprise or to introduce a remark.

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