ah d'accord
The English phrase "oh ok" can be translated into French as ah d'accord.
This phrase is used to show that you have understood or accepted new information. The ah functions as an interjection to signal the moment of realization or receipt of information, similar to the English "oh".
Which one should you use?
While d'accord can be used as a standalone agreement to a proposal (meaning "okay" or "agreed"), adding ah to create ah d'accord shifts the meaning toward acknowledging a piece of information you have just learned.
Did you know?
- If someone says d'accord repeatedly and rapidly during a conversation, it can signal impatience or a desire for the speaker to hurry up.
- In casual spoken French, you will often hear people shorten d'accord to just d'ac to sound more relaxed.
- The interjection ah in ah d'accord comes from the Old French a!, which was used not just for realization but also to express 'woe'.
Examples in context
- Ah d'accord, je comprends.Oh ok, I understand.
- Ah d'accord, je comprends mieux.Oh ok, I understand better.
- Ah d'accord, merci pour l'information.Oh ok, thanks for the information.
- Ah d'accord, on fait comme ça.Oh ok, let's do that.
Example conversation
Lucas and Léa are discussing their plans for the evening.
- LucasLe film commence à vingt heures.The movie starts at eight p.m.
- LéaAh d'accord, on se retrouve devant le cinéma ?Oh ok, shall we meet in front of the cinema?
- LucasOui, c'est une bonne idée.Yes, that is a good idea.
- LéaParfait, à ce soir !Perfect, see you tonight!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ah, d'accord, CC BY-SA 4.0.
