French Phrase
Oui, j'ai des devoirs d'histoire.
Meaning
The speaker confirms that they have homework for their history class. The phrase is a straightforward way to answer a question about school tasks.
When to use
Use this sentence when someone asks if you have any homework, especially if the subject is history, or when you want to confirm your workload in a casual conversation.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ouij'aidesdevoirsd'histoire
Oui
Simple affirmation meaning “yes”. It can stand alone or precede a statement.
j' + ai
Contraction of the subject pronoun “je” with the verb “avoir” (to have) before a vowel or mute ‘h’.
des
Indefinite plural article (some/any). Used before plural nouns when the quantity is not specified.
d' + histoire
Contraction of the preposition “de” with a word that begins with a vowel, here “histoire”.
devoirs
Plural noun meaning “homework” or “assignments”.
🗨In Conversation
Tu as des devoirs à faire ce soir ?
Do you have any homework to do tonight?
Oui, j'ai des devoirs d'histoire.
Yes, I have history homework.
✕Common Mistakes
je ai des devoirs d'histoire.
The subject pronoun “je” contracts to “j'” before a vowel or mute ‘h’.
Oui, j'ai les devoirs d'histoire.
Using the definite article “les” changes the meaning to “the specific history homework”, which is rarely used in a generic response.
Oui, j'ai de devoirs d'histoire.
“De” is not used here; the correct indefinite plural article is “des”.
↔Alternatives
Oui, j'ai des exercices d'histoire.
Yes, I have history exercises.
Oui, j'ai des leçons d'histoire à réviser.
Yes, I have history lessons to review.
Oui, j'ai du travail d'histoire.
Yes, I have history work.
Cultural Tip
In French schools, the word “devoirs” refers to the assignments given by teachers to be completed at home. It’s common to specify the subject, e.g., “devoirs de maths” or “devoirs d’histoire”. Unlike some English‑speaking contexts, French students often receive a modest amount of homework each night, and mentioning the subject helps the listener understand the workload.