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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