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/wɛʃ/
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A slang interjection used to greet someone casually or to react with surprise, common in French urban speech.
Practice using wesh in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Il a sauté du toit sans parachute, wesh !
    He jumped off the roof without a parachute, whoa!
  • Elle a fini le marathon en deux heures, wesh !
    She finished the marathon in two hours, whoa!
  • Il arrive toujours en retard, wesh !
    What's up, he’s always late!
  • Je t’ai envoyé le fichier, wesh, t’es là ?
    I sent you the file, hey, are you there?
  • Salut, wesh, ça roule ?
    Hey, how's it going?

Similar words

incroyable
whoa
salut
eh
coucou
ça alors
ouah
hey
allo
wow

Meanings

Informal greeting

interjection
everyday
informal
A casual way to say hello or ask how someone is doing, especially among young people.

Examples

  • Salut, wesh, ça roule ?
    Hey, how's it going?
  • Yo les gars, wesh, on se retrouve ce soir ?
    Yo, are we meeting tonight?
  • Il arrive toujours en retard, wesh !
    What's up, he’s always late!
  • Dans le métro, il m’a crié wesh.
    In the subway, he shouted hey at me.
  • Après le match, wesh, on fête ça.
    After the game, hey, we’ll celebrate.
  • Je t’ai envoyé le fichier, wesh, t’es là ?
    I sent you the file, hey, are you there?

Similar words

hey
yo
what's up
salutcoucou
ça va
allo
bonjour

Expression of surprise

interjection
everyday
informal
An exclamation used to show astonishment or disbelief.

Examples

  • Tu as gagné le jackpot ? wesh !
    You won the jackpot? Wow!
  • Il a sauté du toit sans parachute, wesh !
    He jumped off the roof without a parachute, whoa!
  • Ce film était incroyable, wesh !
    That movie was incredible, wow!
  • Elle a fini le marathon en deux heures, wesh !
    She finished the marathon in two hours, whoa!
  • Il a cassé le vase en le touchant, wesh !
    He broke the vase by touching it, wow!
  • Le prix a chuté de 50 %, wesh !
    The price dropped by 50%, whoa!

Similar words

wow
whoa
oh là là
eh
ouah
ça alors
incroyable
sérieux

Etymology

From Algerian Arabic wāš rāk ‘what’s up?’, adopted into French urban slang in the 1990s.

FAQ

What does wesh mean in French?

wesh is an informal slang interjection meaning “hey”, “what’s up?” or used as an exclamation like “wow”.

Is wesh appropriate in formal writing?

No, wesh is informal and should be avoided in formal emails or documents.

Can wesh be used to show surprise?

Yes, when used as an exclamation it conveys astonishment, similar to “wow” or “whoa”.

Where does wesh come from?

wesh derives from the Algerian Arabic phrase wāš rāk ‘what’s up?’, entering French slang in the 1990s.

How is wesh pronounced?

wesh is pronounced /wɛʃ/.

Is wesh a verb?

No, wesh functions as an interjection, not a verb.

What are common synonyms for wesh?

Synonyms include “hey”, “yo”, “what’s up”, “salut”, and “coucou”.

How do French speakers use wesh in a sentence?

Example: “Salut, wesh, ça roule ?” meaning “Hey, how’s it going?”

Does wesh have regional variations?

wesh is most common in Parisian suburbs and among youth influenced by North‑African slang.

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