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No. 8,338 in French

yes

The French word "yes" translates to "oui" in English, meaning "an affirmative response or agreement."

In a sentence

  • Oui, j'accepte votre invitation.

    Yes, I accept your invitation.

    Here, 'oui' is used as an affirmative response to express agreement or acceptance in a formal situation.

  • Tu aimes les macarons, n'est-ce pas? Oui!

    You like macarons, don't you? Yes!

    In this case, 'oui' is used as an enthusiastic confirmation to a tag question.

  • Oui, mais cela dépend des circonstances.

    Yes, but it depends on the circumstances.

    Here, 'oui' is used as an initial agreement, followed by a conditional explanation or reservation.

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