English–French
“yes” in French
How to say “yes” in French
“Yes” in French is si.
A short verbal switch that turns a negative question into a positive answer.
Example sentences with si
Tu ne veux pas venir? Mais si, je viens.
You don't want to come? But yes, I'm coming.
Tips for using si
- In a negative question, si contradicts the negative premise, whereas oui normally confirms it.
Other French words for “yes”
Elle a dit oui.
She said yes.
Quand on acceptait une proposition, ils murmuraient oïl.
When they accepted a proposal, they would murmur yes.