How to Spell Yes in French

Spell the basic yes., Spell "yeah"., Spell "yes!, Spell the "yes, but" yes., Fin.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Spell the basic yes.

    The word in French is "oui".

    It is pronounced "we"

    which might be the reason for spelling confusion if you're a native English speaker learning French.
  2. Step 2: Spell "yeah".

    Just as in English, the French have a slang variant for yes.

    It is spelled "ouais".

    It means yeah or yep. ,"

    as in "wow!".

    If your yes is meant to be exclamatory, as in you're excited about something, use the word "ouah"

    spelt just like that. "Ouah ! On m'a donné un Playstation !" (Wow! They gave me a Playstation!) , The word is "si".

    This is used when rebutting a negative question or emphasizing your yes in response to a negative statement.

    For example:
    Tu n'aimes pas mon livre ? (Don't you like my book?) Si, je l'aime beaucoup ! (Of course, I like it a lot!) Elle est jamais à l'heure. (She is never on time.) Si, si ! (Yes she is!) , (The end)
  3. Step 3: Spell "yes!

  4. Step 4: Spell the "yes

  5. Step 5: but" yes.

Detailed Guide

The word in French is "oui".

It is pronounced "we"

which might be the reason for spelling confusion if you're a native English speaker learning French.

Just as in English, the French have a slang variant for yes.

It is spelled "ouais".

It means yeah or yep. ,"

as in "wow!".

If your yes is meant to be exclamatory, as in you're excited about something, use the word "ouah"

spelt just like that. "Ouah ! On m'a donné un Playstation !" (Wow! They gave me a Playstation!) , The word is "si".

This is used when rebutting a negative question or emphasizing your yes in response to a negative statement.

For example:
Tu n'aimes pas mon livre ? (Don't you like my book?) Si, je l'aime beaucoup ! (Of course, I like it a lot!) Elle est jamais à l'heure. (She is never on time.) Si, si ! (Yes she is!) , (The end)

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