Oui-da (en. Yes-da)

wi-da

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A way of saying yes with added emphasis.

When asked if he wanted to go to the movies, he replied: 'Yes-da!'

Quand on lui a demandé s'il voulait aller au cinéma, il a répondu : 'Oui-da !'

Used in an informal context to mark strong agreement.

The friends asked if he liked music, and he said: 'Yes-da, I love it!'

Les amis ont demandé s'il aimait la musique, et il a dit : 'Oui-da, j'adore !'

Derived from Old French, combining 'oui' (yes) with 'da', an interjection of affirmation.

oui-da, I agree

Reinforces agreement on a point.

oui-da, je suis d'accord

oui-da, it's true

Affirms a shared truth.

oui-da, c'est vrai

oui

Expression of affirmation.

oui

okay

Expression marking agreement.

d'accord

Expression used to mark enthusiastic support.

During a discussion about vacations, he said: 'Yes-da, let's go together!'

Lors d'une discussion sur les vacances, il a dit : 'Oui-da, partons ensemble !'

Affirmative response with enthusiasm.

When a road trip was suggested, he shouted: 'Yes-da, I'm in!'

Quand on a proposé un road trip, il a crié : 'Oui-da, je suis partant !'