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ben

"Ben" is a colloquial filler word in French, meaning "well" or "uh."

In a sentence

Ben, je ne sais pas.
Well, I don’t know.
Expressing hesitation or uncertainty.
Ben, tu pourrais m'aider ?
Well, could you help me?
Used to preface a polite request or suggestion.
C’était ben excitant !
It was really exciting!
A colloquial intensifier for a positive sentiment.

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