No. 6,426 in French

ha

An exclamation expressing surprise, joy, or mockery.

In a sentence

Ha, je ne m'attendais pas à te voir ici.
Ha, I did not expect to see you here.
In this sentence, 'ha' is used as an interjection, expressing surprise upon encountering someone unexpectedly.
Ha, donc tu as changé d'avis finalement.
Ha, so you changed your mind after all.
Here, 'ha' functions as an interjection, conveying realization or acknowledgment of a change in circumstances.
Ha! C'est une bonne blague, j'aime ton sens de l'humour.
Ha! That's a good joke; I appreciate your sense of humor.
In this context, 'ha' is a form of laughter or an expression of amusement in response to something funny.

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