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    Ouï (en. Yes)

    /wi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    Term used to indicate agreement or affirmation.
    Did you understand? Yes, I understood.
    Avez-vous compris ? Ouï, j'ai compris.
    Positive response to a question.
    Do you want to go to the cinema? Yes, I would like to.
    Veux-tu venir au cinéma ? Ouï, je veux bien.
    Used to express acceptance.
    Can we start? Yes, let's go.
    Pouvons-nous commencer ? Ouï, allons-y.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'hoc est' which means 'that is it.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Yes, of course.
    Affirmation indicating agreement.
    Ouï, bien sûr.
    Yes, that's right.
    Confirmation of a truth.
    Ouï, c'est exact.
    Yes, why not?
    Acceptance of a suggestion.
    Ouï, pourquoi pas ?

    Related Words

    yes
    Expression of affirmation.
    oui
    approval
    Acceptance or consent.
    approbation

    Slang Meanings

    Yeah
    Yeah, I'll be there soon.
    Ouais, j'arrive bientôt.
    Yo
    Yo, what are you doing tonight?
    Wesh, tu fais quoi ce soir ?