d'accord
/da.kɔʁ/
In French, the phrase for ok can be expressed as d'accord or OK.
Meaning: acknowledgement or acceptance (intj)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA |
|---|---|
| d'accord | /da.kɔʁ/ (Europe) /da.kɑɔ̯ʁ/ (Canada) |
| OK | /ɔk/ /ɔ.ke/ |
The phrase is used to express acknowledgement or acceptance. d'accord can function as a standalone interjection or as an adjective-like particle to indicate agreement with a specific proposal. In computing, the term valider or OK can be used to mean activating an OK button.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase d'accord is a contraction of de, meaning of and accord, meaning agreement, literally translating to of agreement.
Which one should you use?
While both express the same sentiment, d'accord is the standard, more formal way to express agreement or acceptance, whereas OK is a loanword used frequently in spoken French and is considered more informal and casual.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/da.kɔʁ/
Did you know?
- In many French-speaking regions, particularly in Quebec, you might hear people say C'est beau as a way to say 'OK' or 'that works for me'.
- French has a similar phrase ça marche, which literally means 'that walks' but is used colloquially to mean 'OK' or 'that works' for making plans.
- The word accord shares a root with the English word 'chord' in music, as both refer to things being in harmony.
Examples in context
- Ok, tu as gagné.OK, you win.This sentence uses OK to acknowledge a result.Tatoeba #9162724 by Julien_PDC, translation #2722194 by Hybrid
- OK, je vois l'idée.OK, I get the idea.This sentence uses OK to show understanding of an idea.Tatoeba #8030987 by Aiji, translation #3732185 by CK
- D'accord, à demain !OK, see you tomorrow.This sentence uses d'accord to confirm a future meeting.Tatoeba #11979241 by zogwarg, translation #9418428 by CK
- 113 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Nathan and Manon are making plans for the afternoon.
- NathanOn se retrouve au parc à quatorze heures ?Shall we meet at the park at two o'clock?
- ManonD'accord, c'est parfait.OK, that's perfect.
- NathanTu apportes ton livre ?Are you bringing your book?
- ManonOui, je l'apporterai.Yes, I will bring it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ok” translations and entries d'accord, OK, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
