French Phrase
Oui, on a du ruban adhésif solide.
Meaning
The sentence translates to “Yes, we have strong duct tape.” It confirms the availability of a durable adhesive tape, often needed for quick fixes or DIY projects.
When to use
Use this phrase when someone asks if you have a reliable tape for a repair, a craft project, or any situation that requires a sturdy adhesive. It works in both casual conversations and semi‑formal contexts like a workshop or office.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Oui,onadurubanadhésifsolide.
Oui
Simple affirmation meaning “yes”. It can stand alone or precede a clause.
on
Indefinite pronoun often used like “we” in informal speech; conjugates with third‑person singular.
a
Present tense of the verb *avoir* (to have) for the third‑person singular.
du
Partitive article used before uncountable nouns to mean “some”. It contracts *de* + *le*.
ruban adhésif
Compound noun meaning “adhesive tape” or “duct tape”. The adjective follows the noun in French.
solide
Adjective meaning “strong, sturdy”. Placed after the noun it modifies.
🗨In Conversation
Est‑ce qu’on a du ruban adhésif solide pour réparer la boîte ?
Do we have strong duct tape to fix the box?
Oui, on a du ruban adhésif solide.
Yes, we have strong duct tape.
✕Common Mistakes
Oui, on a le ruban adhésif solide.
Using the definite article *le* changes the meaning to “the tape” instead of “some tape”. The partitive *du* is needed for an indefinite amount.
Oui, on a du ruban adhésif solides.
The adjective must agree with the singular noun *ruban*; *solides* would be plural and incorrect here.
Oui, nous avons du ruban adhésif solide.
While grammatically correct, *nous avons* sounds formal; in casual conversation French speakers usually say *on a*.
↔Alternatives
Oui, nous disposons d’un ruban adhésif résistant.
Yes, we have a resistant adhesive tape.
Oui, il y a du ruban adhésif solide.
Yes, there is strong duct tape.
Oui, on possède du ruban adhésif robuste.
Yes, we own sturdy duct tape.
Cultural Tip
In everyday French, *ruban adhésif* covers everything from thin masking tape to heavy‑duty duct tape. When you need to stress durability, adjectives like *solide*, *résistant* or *robuste* are common. The pronoun *on* is preferred in informal speech; in a formal setting you might replace it with *nous*.