oui

[wiː]

oui Definition

the French word for 'yes'.

Using oui: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "oui" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    -Do you speak French? -Oui, je parle français.

  • Example

    The waiter asked if we wanted more wine and we both replied with a resounding 'oui!'

  • Example

    The teacher asked if we understood the instructions and we all replied with a chorus of 'oui's.

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Summary: oui in Brief

'Oui' [wiː] is the French word for 'yes'. It is an interjection used to affirm or confirm something, as in 'The waiter asked if we wanted more wine and we both replied with a resounding 'oui!''