Oui

Pronunciation: /wiː/

Definitions of oui

noun a French word meaning 'yes'

Example Sentences

A1 Oui means 'yes' in French.

A2 I always say 'oui' when I agree with something.

B1 In French, 'oui' is used to affirm or confirm something.

B2 The word 'oui' is commonly used in French conversations.

C1 There are various ways to express agreement in French, with 'oui' being the most common.

C2 The simple word 'oui' can convey a range of meanings and nuances in different contexts in French language.

interjection used to express agreement or affirmation

Example Sentences

A1 Oui, je veux du pain.

A2 Oui, j'aime le chocolat.

B1 Oui, je suis d'accord avec toi.

B2 Oui, j'ai déjà visité Paris.

C1 Oui, je comprends parfaitement la situation.

C2 Oui, cela me semble être la meilleure solution.

Examples of oui in a Sentence

formal Oui, je suis d'accord avec votre proposition.

informal Oui, j'ai bien reçu ton message.

slang Oui, c'est cool, on se voit ce soir!

figurative Oui, la vie est un long chemin parsemé d'embûches.

Grammatical Forms of oui

• past tense: said yes
• plural: yeses
• comparative: more yes
• superlative: most yes
• present tense: say yes
• future tense: will say yes
• perfect tense: have said yes
• continuous tense: is saying yes
• singular: yes
• positive degree: yes
• infinitive: to say yes
• gerund: saying yes
• participle: saying yes

Origin and Evolution of oui

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'oui' originated from the Latin word 'hoc ille', which means 'this one'. It evolved through Old French and Middle French before becoming the modern French word for 'yes'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'oui' has remained the standard word for 'yes' in the French language, with its pronunciation and spelling largely unchanged.