How to Say ‘Yes, I'm following the position.’ in French
Oui, je suis la position.
wee zhuh swee lah poh-zee-syohn
[wee zhuh swee lah poh-zee-syohn]
💬 Usage Tip: This sentence is not very natural in French. A more idiomatic version would be 'Oui, je prends la position.' or 'Oui, je suis le mouvement.'
🇫🇷 In France: Great example of how direct word-for-word translation can sound odd in French; native phrasing often chooses a different verb.
Phrase Breakdown
Oui
[wee]
yes
A simple word for agreement or confirmation.
Oui, je peux continuer.
Yes, I can continue.
Je suis
zhuh swee
I am
The first-person form of 'être.'
Je suis dans la position.
I am in the position.
Words in this phrase
je
[zhuh]
I
Subject pronoun for the speaker.
Je reste calme dans la posture.
I stay calm in the pose.
suis
[swee]
am / follow
From suivre here, meaning to follow the pose or instruction.
Je suis le rythme du cours.
I follow the rhythm of the class.
La position
lah poh-zee-syohn
The position
Refers to a posture or stance.
La position est correcte.
The position is correct.
Words in this phrase
la
[lah]
the
Singular feminine definite article used before a feminine noun.
La respiration est régulière.
The breathing is steady.
position
[poh-zee-syohn]
position / pose
Refers to the body posture being followed.
La position semble confortable.
The position seems comfortable.
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