French Phrase
Ouais, c'est vide.
Meaning
Literally “Yeah, it’s empty.” The speaker confirms that something (a room, a bottle, a schedule, etc.) contains nothing. The tone is informal and often conveys a slight disappointment or resignation.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to acknowledge that something is empty in a relaxed conversation with friends, family, or peers. It’s perfect for reacting to an empty fridge, an unfilled calendar, or a vacant seat.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ouais,c'estvide.
Ouais (informal affirmation)
A casual way to say “yeah” or “uh-huh”; avoid in formal situations.
c' + est (contraction)
‘c’’ is the contraction of ‘ce’ (this/that) before the verb ‘être’; always written with an apostrophe.
vide (adjective)
Means ‘empty’; after ‘c’est’ it stays in the masculine singular form regardless of the noun’s gender.
🗨In Conversation
Tu as vu le frigo ?
Did you see the fridge?
Ouais, c'est vide.
Yeah, it’s empty.
✕Common Mistakes
Ouais, c’est videe.
‘vide’ does not change gender after ‘c’est’; it stays masculine singular.
Ouais, c’est vide ?
Adding a question mark changes the meaning; the original is a statement, not a question.
Ouais c’est videe.
Do not add an extra ‘e’; the adjective remains ‘vide’. Also keep the apostrophe in ‘c’’.
↔Alternatives
Oui, c'est vide.
Yes, it’s empty.
Non, il n'y a rien.
No, there’s nothing.
C’est vide, désolé.
It’s empty, sorry.
Cultural Tip
‘Ouais’ is very colloquial and can sound a bit lazy if overused. In professional or formal contexts, replace it with ‘Oui’ or ‘Effectivement’. Also, French speakers often add a short pause after ‘ouais’ to emphasize the statement.