French Phrase
Mon collègue a dit oui.
Meaning
Literally, ‘My colleague said yes.’ The sentence reports that a coworker gave an affirmative answer to a question or proposal.
When to use
Use this phrase after a meeting, a vote, or any situation where you need to inform others that a colleague has agreed or confirmed something.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Moncollègueaditoui.
Possessive adjective (Mon)
‘Mon’ agrees with the masculine singular noun that follows; use ‘ma’ for feminine nouns.
Noun (collègue)
‘collègue’ is gender‑neutral; the article changes (mon/ma) depending on the person’s gender.
Passé composé of dire (a dit)
Formed with the auxiliary ‘avoir’ + past participle ‘dit’; note that the past participle does not agree with the subject.
Affirmative particle (oui)
‘oui’ simply means ‘yes’; in formal contexts it can be softened with ‘bien sûr’ or ‘d’accord’.
🗨In Conversation
Mon collègue a dit oui.
My colleague said yes.
Parfait, on peut commencer alors.
Great, we can start then.
✕Common Mistakes
Mon collègue a dire oui.
‘Dire’ is the infinitive; the correct past tense is ‘a dit’ (passé composé).
Mon collègue a dit oui ?
A question mark changes the meaning; use a period for a statement.
Mon collègue a dit ooui.
‘Oui’ is spelled with a single ‘o’; extra letters are a common typo.
↔Alternatives
Mon collègue a accepté.
My colleague accepted.
Mon collègue a donné son accord.
My colleague gave his/her agreement.
Mon collègue a approuvé.
My colleague approved.
Cultural Tip
In French business settings, ‘oui’ can sometimes be a polite way of saying ‘maybe’ or ‘I’ll think about it.’ If you need a firm commitment, ask for ‘un oui définitif’ or use stronger verbs like ‘accepter’ or ‘confirmer.’ Also remember that ‘collègue’ is gender‑neutral; adjust the possessive adjective (mon/ma) to match the person’s gender.