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oui — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • aye intj Yes (used especially in voting, formal agreement, or nautical/military commands).
  • yes particle Used to show agreement, acceptance, or confirmation.

Senses

oui is used for these senses in English:

  • I do A traditional phrase said by each of the prospective spouses during a wedding ceremony in order to accept the marriage.
  • aye Yes; yea; a word expressing assent, or an affirmative answer to a question.
  • yes An exclamation of pleasure or approval, usually transcribed with an exclamation point.
  • yes Used to indicate disagreement or dissent in reply to a negative statement.
  • you bet (idiomatic, informal) Certainly, you're welcome; a reply to thank you or to a request.

aye — full definition

  1. intj Yes (used especially in voting, formal agreement, or nautical/military commands).
  2. noun A vote in favor of something.

yes — full definition

  1. particle Used to show agreement, acceptance, or confirmation.
  2. intj An exclamation of pleasure, triumph, or approval.
  3. noun An affirmative answer or vote.
  4. verb To agree with or flatter someone by constantly agreeing with them.

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