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
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The people of Denmark voted no in a referendum and the French did say oui, but only by the narrowest of margins.
From BBC • Dec. 27, 2023
You never think of the structure as having model-perfect posture, but, mais oui, it does.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 15, 2023
For a woman named Mariah, the "oui, chef" thing is also present in her relationship.
From Salon • Jul. 20, 2022
Si to all of the above — or rather, oui.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2021
"Mais oui, of course. It is a French shoe size."
From "The Cinderella Ballet Mystery: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #4" by Carolyn Keene
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