French Phrase
Oui, on le fait.
Meaning
The sentence means “Yes, we’ll do it” or “Yes, we’re doing it.” It confirms that a group (including the speaker) will carry out a previously mentioned action.
When to use
Use this phrase when someone asks if you and others will perform a task, start a project, or follow through on a plan, and you want to give a positive, affirmative answer.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Oui,onlefait.
Oui (Yes)
A simple affirmative answer, pronounced with a closed 'i' sound.
on (we/one)
In everyday French, "on" is used as an informal substitute for "nous" (we).
le (direct object pronoun)
The pronoun "le" replaces a masculine singular noun or a previously mentioned action.
fait (verb faire, 3rd person singular)
The present tense of "faire" (to do/make) conjugated for "on"/"il/elle".
Liaison after "Oui"
In spoken French, the final vowel of "Oui" links to the following word: /wi‿ɔ̃/.
🗨In Conversation
On commence la réunion maintenant ?
Shall we start the meeting now?
Oui, on le fait.
Yes, we’ll do it.
✕Common Mistakes
Oui, on la fait.
Avoid using "le" if the antecedent is feminine; you would need "la" instead.
Oui, nous le fait.
Do not replace "on" with "nous" in casual speech unless you need a formal tone.
Oui, on le fais.
The verb must agree with "on"; the correct form is "fait", not "fais".
↔Alternatives
Oui, nous le faisons.
Yes, we are doing it.
Oui, c’est parti.
Yes, let’s go.
Oui, on s’y met.
Yes, we’ll get started.
Cultural Tip
In French conversation, "on" is far more common than "nous" for the first‑person plural, especially in informal settings. The pronoun "le" refers back to a masculine singular noun or an abstract action previously mentioned, so make sure the antecedent is clear to avoid confusion.