Ah, d'accord
The English phrase oh, okay is translated into French as Ah, d'accord.
If you wish to express 'oh, I see' to show you are understanding a specific point rather than just accepting a fact, use Ah, je vois.
Which one should you use?
While Ah, d'accord expresses understanding or acceptance, it can also sound slightly dismissive depending on the tone, much like the English 'oh, okay'.
Did you know?
- While d'accord means 'okay', it literally translates to 'of agreement'. It comes from the verb accorder, which also means to tune a musical instrument.
- In casual French, people often shorten d'accord to just d'acc. This clipped version is used frequently in texting and spoken conversation among friends.
- In many French-speaking African countries, the way 'okay' or 'd'accord' is used in social hierarchies can carry more weight and formality than the casual English version.
Examples in context
- Ah, d'accord. Je comprends maintenant.Oh, okay. I understand now.
- D'acc', t'inquiète pas, ça va bien se passer.Okay, don't worry, it will be fine.
- Ça marche, on se voit demain à 20 heures?Oh, okay, see you tomorrow at 8 p.m.?
- Ah, d'accord, je comprends.Oh, okay, I understand.
- Ah, d'accord, merci beaucoup.Oh, okay, thank you very much.
- Ah, d'accord, on fait comme ça.Oh, okay, let's do that.
Example conversation
Léa and Hugo are discussing plans for the weekend.
- LéaOn se voit samedi à midi ?Shall we meet Saturday at noon?
- HugoOui, c'est parfait pour moi.Yes, that is perfect for me.
- LéaAh, d'accord, à samedi alors.Oh, okay, see you Saturday then.
- HugoÀ samedi, Léa !See you Saturday, Léa!
