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If, yes, whether in French 🇫🇷


in English in French S
if, yes, whether si
How to say “if, yes, whether” in French? “Si”. Here you will learn how to pronounce “si” correctly and in the comments below you will be able to get all sorts of advice on if, yes, whether in French like tips & tricks to remember it, questions, explanations and more.

French Sentences with the Word “If, yes, whether”

French sentence with “si” English translation for si S

Tu peux venir avec moi si tu veux.

You can come with me if you want.

si vous regardez à côté.

If you look to the side. (formal)

Je ne devrais pas être si inquiet

I shouldn’t’ be that worried

La situation n’aurait pas été si difficile

The situation would have not been that difficult

J’étais si heureux hier

I was so happy yesterday

Tu es toujours si jolie

You are always so pretty

Je serais en colère si tu allais au lit avec des chaussures sales.

I would be angry if you get into bed with dirty shoes.

Ce serait mieux si nous le visitions plus.

It would be better if we visit him more.

Que feriez-vous si vous étiez, un millionnaire?

What would you do if you were a millionaire?

si vous m’aviez invité, je serais parti.

If you had invited me I would have gone.

si nous avions pratiqué plus, nous aurions gagné.

If we had practiced more, we would have won.

si je ne vous avais pas rencontré.

If I hadn’t met you.

si vous pouviez voyager maintenant, le feriez-vous?

If you could travel now, would you do it?

Ce serait formidable si nous avions travaillé ensemble.

It would be great if we worked together.

Peut-être que cela fonctionnerait si vous le disiez plus fort.

Maybe it would work if you spoke louder.

si vous appreniez l’Espagnol, vous obtiendriez plus d’emplois.

If you learned Spanish, you would get more jobs.

Je ne pensais pas que c’était si facile.

I didn’t think it was that easy.

Je vous aiderais à traverser la clôture jaune si je le pouvais.

I would help you cross the yellow fence if I could.

si j’avais plus de temps, je vous rendrais visite souvent.

If I had more time I would visit you frequently.

Ce serait bien si nous nous voyions demain.

It would be nice if we meet tomorrow.

si je l’avais vu, je vous l’aurais dit.

If I had seen it, I would have told you.

si j’avais su je l’aurais fait plus tôt.

If I had known I would have done it sooner.

Cela aurait été formidable si vous l’aviez fait voyagé avec moi.

It would have been great if you had traveled with me.

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Attention

This is NOT a direct replacement for “oui”

Very rarely means “yes”

Si only means yes if it does ?

9 months ago

Si

This can mean “yes” but usually only used in conjunction with mais for confirmation or denial the way that “but of course” is equivalent to yes

9 months ago

si info.

To remember the French word “si,” which also means “if,” “yes” (in a specific context), or “whether,” consider the following tips:
1. Connect with Sounds: “Si” sounds similar to its English counterparts “see” or “sea,” and these can be visualized as conditions to “see” if something happens, like waves depending on the weather.
2. Use Rhyme: The word “si” rhymes with “oui” (yes), which can help remember that it can be an affirmative response to a negative question in French, e.g., “Tu n’aimes pas ça ?” – “Si, j’aime ça !”
3. Story Link: Create a short story where “si” is a magic word that can determine outcomes (if) or confirm something contrary to what is expected (yes in response to a negative).

In terms of explanations, “si” can be used like this:

– As a conjunction meaning “if” for conditional statements: “Si je peux, je viendrai.” (If I can, I will come.)
– As an adverb to mean “yes” in response to a negative question or statement: “Tu n’as pas faim ?” – “Si, j’ai très faim.” (Aren’t you hungry? – Yes, I’m very hungry.)

Other words that mean the same thing:
– “Que” can also be used for “if” or “whether” in indirect questions or introducing a clause (e.g., “Je me demande si/que tu viendras.” – I wonder if/whether you will come.)
– “Oui” (yes) is the standard affirmative response, except after a negative question where “si” is used.

“Si” also has alternate meanings:
– In music, “si” refers to the note B.
– As an adverb, it can mean “so” as in “so much,” for example, “si grand” means “so big.”

Examples of sentences using “si”:
– Conditional: “Si tu travailles dur, tu réussiras.” (If you work hard, you will succeed.)
– In response to a negative question: “Vous n’êtes pas prêt ?” – “Si, nous le sommes.” (You’re not ready? – Yes, we are.)
– Indicating a degree: “Cette tarte est si bonne !” (This pie is so good!)

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