je suis d'accord
The English phrase "I agree" is translated into French as je suis d'accord.
je suis d'accord is used to express that you hold the same opinion as someone else. To add emphasis, you can say Je suis totalement d'accord. If you want to signal complete agreement, you can use the phrase Tout à fait, which means completely. For agreement based on shared evidence or facts, you can use Effectivement, meaning indeed or in fact. Another way to express this is through Je partage votre avis, which means I share your opinion.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, je suis d'accord means "I am of agreement".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In France and Belgium, the informal word Ouais is used for "yeah".
How does it change in a sentence?
You can use the shortened form d'accord as an interjection meaning "okay" or "agreed". To change the subject, you can say nous sommes d'accord for "we agree". When specifying the person or thing you are agreeing with, use the structure être d'accord avec (to agree with).
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using the verb accorder to mean "I agree". While j'accorde translates to "I accord" or "I grant", it is not the idiomatic way to express having the same opinion. Instead, use je suis d'accord.
Did you know?
- Unlike English, which uses the active verb 'agree', French expresses this as a state of being, meaning the phrase je suis d'accord literally treats agreement as something you 'are' rather than something you 'do'.
- While je suis d'accord is common in France, the expression is shared across several Romance languages, including the Spanish de acuerdo and Italian d'accordo.
Examples in context
- Oui ! Je suis d'accord.Yes! I agree.This example shows how to use the phrase to express agreement.Tatoeba #7701610 by Maxence, translation #5170390 by tabular
- Je suis d'accord avec lui.I agree with him.This sentence demonstrates how to specify the person you agree with using je suis d'accord.Tatoeba #127668 by Cocorico, translation #260397 by CK
- Je suis d'accord avec Tom.I agree with Tom.This sentence provides an example of agreeing with a specific person using je suis d'accord.Tatoeba #4656486 by thowas, translation #2261913 by CK
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Example conversation
Emma and Nathan are discussing which movie to watch.
- EmmaCe film est vraiment génial.This movie is really great.
- NathanJe suis d'accord, l'histoire est superbe.I agree, the story is superb.
- EmmaOn le regarde à nouveau ?Shall we watch it again?
- NathanOui, bonne idée !Yes, good idea!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries d'accord, je, suis, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
