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"Si" as a reply in the affirmative to a question in the negative
Si = Yes
In French you say Oui to reply in the affirmative to a question in the affirmative.
You say Si to reply in the affirmative to a question in the negative.
A reply in the negative to a question in the affirmative or a question in the negative is Non.
| Question in the affirmative | Question in the negative | Affirmative answer | |
| Oui. | Si. | ||
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Elle lit beaucoup ? Does she read a lot? |
Oui, elle lit beaucoup. Yes, she does. |
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Elle ne lit pas beaucoup? Doesn't she read a lot? |
Si, elle lit beaucoup. Yes, she does. |
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Elle aime chanter? Does she like singing? |
Oui, elle aime chanter. Yes, she does. |
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Elle n 'aime pas chanter? Doesn't she like singing? |
Si, elle aime chanter. Yes, she does. |
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