interjection
A1
Frequency #2905
si
Pronunciation
/si/
Meaning
- 1.yes (contradicting a negative)
Example sentences
— Tu ne viens pas ? — Si !
— Aren’t you coming? — Yes I am!
Si, bien sûr !
Yes (I am/do), of course!
About “si”
Use si (not oui) to contradict a negative statement/question.
Word family of “si”
Grammar and usage
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