si — 'yes' to a negative question

si — 'yes' to a negative question means “si = 'yes' answering a negative question (not oui)”. To answer 'yes' to a negative question or contradict a negative statement, French uses si instead of oui: — Tu n'aimes pas ça . Formation: réponse affirmative à une question négative = Si (pas Oui)

si = 'yes' answering a negative question (not oui)

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Formation

réponse affirmative à une question négative = Si (pas Oui)

Explanation

To answer 'yes' to a negative question or contradict a negative statement, French uses si instead of oui: — Tu n'aimes pas ça ? — Si, j'adore ! si affirms against a negative.

Examples

— Tu n'aimes pas le chocolat ? — Si, j'adore !
— You don't like chocolate? — Yes I do, I love it!
— Tu n'as pas faim ? — Si, un peu.
— Aren't you hungry? — Yes, a little.

FAQ

si — 'yes' to a negative question — what does it mean and how is it used?

si = 'yes' answering a negative question (not oui). To answer 'yes' to a negative question or contradict a negative statement, French uses si instead of oui: — Tu n'aimes pas ça ? — Si, j'adore ! si affirms against a negative.

si — 'yes' to a negative question — how do you form it?

réponse affirmative à une question négative = Si (pas Oui)

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