uh-huh

• Interjection exprimant l'accord, la compréhension ou l'attention pendant une conversation.

An informal interjection used primarily as a back-channel signal in conversation. It indicates that the listener is paying attention, understands, or agrees with what is being said. It functions similarly to 'yes' or 'I see' but is often used while the other person is still speaking.

1. Affirmative response or agreementA1informal

   Used to say 'yes' or to confirm a statement. It is a casual and often quick way to agree with someone.

   Réponse affirmative, acquiescement

   • Did you lock the door? Uh-huh.
   • Is this your book? Uh-huh.
   • Are you coming with us? Uh-huh.

2. Active listening markerA2informal

   Used while someone else is speaking to show that you are listening and following along. It encourages the speaker to continue without interrupting the flow of conversation.

   Marqueur d'écoute active

   • So I went to the store, uh-huh, and they were closed.
   • He said he was tired, uh-huh, so he went home.
   • Uh-huh, I see what you mean.

3. Sarcastic or dismissive acknowledgmentB1slang

   Used with a flat or drawn-out intonation to indicate disbelief, boredom, or lack of interest. In this context, it suggests that the speaker is not truly convinced or cares little about what is being said.

   acquiescement ironique ou dubitatif

   • Yeah, right. Uh-huh.
   • He promised to change. Uh-huh.
   • Uh-huh, sure you did.