/wi/
Translation
yes
Word origin
From Old French oïl, from Latin hoc ille ('that is it'), literally 'this (is) he'. The langue d'oïl is named after this word for 'yes'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- hoc ille
Examples
, ' .
Yes, I completely agree with you.
? , .
Do you speak English? Yes, a little.
, j' Japon.
Yes, I would very much like to visit Japan.
, j' .
Yes, I'd love to come with you.
répondu .
She said yes to his marriage proposal.
Where this fits
Used in
Stories
(14)On a le temps
1 min read · Core 1000
Un soir avec Marc
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Pas la même chose
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Seule dans la nuit
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Cuisiner ensemble
3 min read · Core 1000
La fête surprise
3 min read · Core 1000
Le bus manqué
3 min read · Core 1000
Le dernier train de la nuit
3 min read · Core 1000
Le nouveau docteur
3 min read · Core 1000
Le premier jour de travail
3 min read · Core 1000
Perdu en ville
3 min read · Core 1000
Un après-midi de pluie
3 min read · Core 1000
Clara trouve sa place
4 min read · Core 1000
Une rencontre au marché
4 min read · Core 1000
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