oui bien sûr

/wi bjɛ̃ syʁ/
of course

Oui bien sûr, je peux vous aider.

Of course, I can help you.


informal

An emphatic way of saying 'yes' to confirm or agree with something, often implying that the answer is obvious or expected.

Tu veux un café ? Oui bien sûr !

Do you want a coffee? Of course!

Est-ce que je peux emprunter ton stylo ? Oui bien sûr !

Can I borrow your pen? Of course!

This phrase is commonly used in casual conversation to express strong agreement or confirmation.

Related Phrases

Pro Tip

Emphasis

Use 'oui bien sûr' to show strong agreement or to reassure someone.

Gold Rule

Formality

This phrase is informal and should be used in casual conversations.

Word Origin

Combination of 'oui' (yes) and 'bien sûr' (of course), emphasizing agreement.

Usage Notes

This phrase is more emphatic than just saying 'bien sûr' alone. It is often used to reassure or confirm something in a friendly manner.

Word Breakdown

oui
yes
root
+
bien sûr
of course
root
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