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ouais

yeah

adverb WEH Common

Usage Note

Ouais is the casual, slouchy cousin of oui, exactly like 'yeah' beside 'yes'. It fills everyday chat among friends but feels too relaxed for a job interview or an official form. A drawn-out ouais ouais can even carry bored skepticism rather than real agreement.

Examples

"Ouais, je viens."

Natural Translation

Yeah, I'm coming.

Literal Translation

Yeah, I come

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