How to Say “Yass” in French

By •
yass
yass is an enthusiastic way to say yes in French to show strong agreement or excitement.

Did you know?

  • Older French speakers may find yass confusing because it sounds similar to the French word assez, which means 'enough' or 'sufficient'.
  • While yass is used by younger generations in France, it is a direct loanword from English and African American Vernacular English rather than a French invention.
  • The use of yass in France mirrors a linguistic pattern where English words are used to describe 'camp' aesthetics. This allows speakers to reference queer and drag culture without using traditional French terminology.

Example conversation

Gabriel and Léa are planning a trip to a concert.

  1. Gabriel

    On achète les billets maintenant ?
    Are we buying the tickets now?
  2. Léa

    Yass ! Fais-le vite !
    Yass! Do it quickly!
  3. Gabriel

    C'est bon, je les ai !
    It's done, I have them!
  4. Léa

    Génial, j'ai trop hâte !
    Great, I can't wait!
⭐Share⭐ to appreciate human effort 🙏
Madeleine Nancy
Madeleine NancyHelp make this guide better. Spot a mistake, know another way to say it, or have an example from real life? Share it below.
guest
0 Comments
Newest
Oldest Most Voted
Scroll to Top