How to Say ‘Yes, with pleasure.’ in French
Oui, avec plaisir.
wee ah-vek pleh-zeer
[wee ah-vek pleh-zeer]
💬 Usage Tip: A friendly, natural acceptance—warmer than a plain oui.
🇫🇷 In France: French often favors polite warmth over very direct yes/no responses.
Phrase Breakdown
Oui
[wee]
yes
Basic word for agreement or affirmation.
Oui, avec plaisir, on peut venir.
Yes, with pleasure, we can come.
Avec plaisir
ah-vek pleh-zeer
With pleasure / Gladly
A polite and friendly way to say you are happy to accept.
— Vous venez samedi ? — Avec plaisir.
— Are you coming Saturday? — Gladly.
Words in this phrase
avec
[ah-vek]
with
Preposition used in the polite phrase avec plaisir.
Oui, avec plaisir, merci pour l'invitation.
Yes, with pleasure, thanks for the invitation.
plaisir
[pleh-zeer]
pleasure
Part of a fixed expression meaning gladly or with pleasure.
Oui, avec plaisir, les enfants seront contents.
Yes, with pleasure, the children will be happy.
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