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ouais

English translation of ouais

yeah

The French word 'ouais' is often used as an informal or slang way to say 'yeah' in English. It is usually used in casual conversation and is equivalent to saying 'yes.' However, it is less formal than 'oui,' the standard French word for 'yes.'


Example sentences using: ouais

Ouais, c'est une bonne idée.

English translation of Ouais, c'est une bonne idée.

Yeah, it's a good idea.

In this example, 'ouais' is used as a casual way of agreement similar to English 'yeah' or 'yup'.

Il a dit ouais sans réfléchir.

English translation of Il a dit ouais sans réfléchir.

He said yeah without thinking.

This sentence uses 'ouais' to convey a casual response from a person. It's used in the same context as 'yeah' in English.

Ouais, je comprends ce que tu dis.

English translation of Ouais, je comprends ce que tu dis.

Yeah, I understand what you're saying.

In this example, 'ouais' begins the statement to indicate agreement or understanding, similar to how one might start a sentence with 'yeah' in English.

Ouais, il fait vraiment chaud aujourd'hui.

English translation of Ouais, il fait vraiment chaud aujourd'hui.

Yeah, it's really hot today.

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Ouais, on peut le faire plus tard.

English translation of Ouais, on peut le faire plus tard.

Yeah, we can do it later.

This is an example of how 'ouais' can be used to agree and express an intention to do something at a later time.

Ouais, je l'ai trouvé très intéressant.

English translation of Ouais, je l'ai trouvé très intéressant.

Yeah, I found it very interesting.

Here, the word 'ouais' is used similar to the English 'yeah', to express agreement or affirmation.

Ouais, je pense que tu as raison.

English translation of Ouais, je pense que tu as raison.

Yeah, I think you're right.

This phrase uses 'ouais' like the English 'yeah' to agree with someone's point of view.

Ouais, tu peux le prendre, je n'en ai pas besoin.

English translation of Ouais, tu peux le prendre, je n'en ai pas besoin.

Yeah, you can take it, I don't need it.

In this phrase, 'ouais' is used as an informal agreement, equivalent to 'yeah' in English.

Ouais, j'ai hâte d'y aller.

English translation of Ouais, j'ai hâte d'y aller.

Yeah, I can't wait to go there.

In this sentence, 'ouais' is used to express an agreement and anticipation. The usage corresponds to the English 'yeah'.

Ouais, c'est vrai que tu as un point de vue différent.

English translation of Ouais, c'est vrai que tu as un point de vue différent.

Yeah, it's true that you have a different point of view.

Here, 'ouais' is used to agree or affirm in a more informal or casual conversation.

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