intj
oui
wee
Oui (intj) means the French word for "yes," sometimes used in English for playful or affected effect. Example: “Oui, monsieur," the waiter replied with a smile.”
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The French word for "yes," sometimes used in English for playful or affected effect.
""Oui, monsieur," the waiter replied with a smile."
How to use oui
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFrench for "yes," occasionally borrowed into English speech.
When to use it
Used in English mainly in a joking or stylized way, not as standard vocabulary.
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from French oui, meaning "yes."
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What does “oui” mean?
The word “oui” means the French word for "yes," sometimes used in English for playful or affected effect. In plain terms, french for "yes," occasionally borrowed into English speech.
How do you pronounce “oui”?
“Oui” is pronounced wee (/wiː/ in IPA).
How do you use “oui” in a sentence?
Here is “oui” used in a sentence: “"Oui, monsieur," the waiter replied with a smile.”
What part of speech is “oui”?
“Oui” is an intj.
Where does the word “oui” come from?
The word “oui” comes from French. Borrowed directly from French oui, meaning "yes.".
