🇫🇷 French phrases
How to say “Yes” in French
Oui
WEE
neutral
Standard yes. Use 'si' instead to contradict a negative question (e.g. 'You're not coming?' 'Si!' = 'Yes I am!').
Other ways to say it
| French | Pronunciation | Meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ouais | WEH | Yeah | casual speech |
| Si | SEE | Yes (on the contrary) | answering a negative question or statement |
| Bien sûr | byan SOOR | Of course | emphatic agreement |
In a sentence
Oui, je veux bien un café.
WEE, zhuh vuh BYAN uhn kah-FAY
Yes, I'd love a coffee.
More French phrases
HelloBonjourGoodbyeAu revoirThank youMerciPleaseS'il vous plaîtSorryPardonExcuse meExcusez-moiNoNonGood morningBonjourGood eveningBonsoirGood nightBonne nuitHow are you?Comment allez-vous ?My name is…Je m'appelle…Nice to meet youEnchantéI love youJe t'aimeI miss youTu me manquesHappy birthdayJoyeux anniversaireCheersSanté !Enjoy your mealBon appétitWelcomeBienvenueCongratulationsFélicitationsHappy New YearBonne annéeI don't understandJe ne comprends pasDo you speak English?Parlez-vous anglais ?How much is it?C'est combien ?Where is the toilet?Où sont les toilettes ?Help!Au secours !BeautifulBeau / BelleFriendAmi / AmieSee you laterÀ plus tard
“Yes” in other languages
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