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How to Say ‘Yes, but it's jammed.’ in French

Oui, mais c'est bouché.

wee meh suh eh boo-SHAY

[wee meh suh eh boo-SHAY]

Phrase Breakdown

Oui, mais

wee meh

Yes, but

Agrees, then adds an objection. Say 'WEE meh'.

Example

Oui, mais c'est cher.

Yes, but it's expensive.

Words in this phrase

Oui

[wee]

Yes

Affirmative response or agreement.

Example

Oui, c'est vrai.

Yes, that's true.

mais

[meh]

But

Used to introduce a contrast.

Example

Il est petit mais fort.

He is small but strong.

c'est bouché.

suh eh boo-SHAY

it's jammed.

Means the traffic is blocked. Stress the last syllable: 'boo-SHAY'.

Example

Ce matin, c'est bouché.

This morning it's jammed.

Words in this phrase

[suh]

Used to refer to a thing previously mentioned.

Example

C'est incroyable.

It is incredible.

est

[eh]

Third person singular present of be.

Example

C'est important.

It is important.

bouché

[boo-SHAY]

jammed / blocked

Of a road: congested with traffic.

Example

La rue est bouchée.

The street is jammed.

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