oui
Americanadverb
Usage
What does oui mean? Oui is the French term for yes. Oui is used in English, particularly in America and the United Kingdom, when someone wants to imitate the French, whether in a positive or negative way. Often, oui is said with a genuine or false French accent, depending on whether the speaker is imitating the French in positive or negative manner. Example: Would I like to visit France? Oui!
Example Sentences
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Camille Goyette-Gingras, who heads the organization OUI Quebec, said the strong poll numbers reflect the fact that people view the separatist struggle as "a project of hope."
From Barron's • Oct. 30, 2025
OUI SAY NO stalked five wide on the backstretch, went three deep on the turn, angled in between foes nearing the stretch and weakened.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2020
“The university sees itself as an equal founder together with the academics and the investors,” says Carolyn Porter, deputy head of technology transfer at the OUI and an OxStem board member.
From Nature • May 16, 2017
Maine Public Safety Commission John Morris is among those on hand for Wednesday’s unveiling of the new Impaired Driving Roadside Testing Vehicle, which will be utilized at OUI checkpoints.
From Washington Times • Sep. 28, 2016
OUI, OUI, I am right; I know the gentlemen!'
From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 16 by Carlyle, Thomas
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