Dictionary / Yes please
How to Say "Yes please" in French
Oui, je veux bien
/wi ʒə vø bjɛ̃/
Literally: Yes, I'd like that
Oui
yes
je veux bien
I'd happily have some
Good to know
Avec plaisir and volontiers do the same job and sound a shade more polished. All three are unambiguous acceptances, which is exactly what merci is not.
Correct
Oui, je veux bien
What people say wrong
Merci
no thank you, when said in response to an offer
The mistake to avoid. On its own, in response to an offer, merci is a polite refusal. Say it hoping for a second helping and you'll go without, and never know why. If you want the food, say oui, je veux bien.
In context
— Encore un peu de vin ? — Oui, je veux bien.
"A little more wine?" "Yes please."
Volontiers, c'est délicieux.
Yes please, it's delicious.
— Tu en veux ? — Non merci, ça ira.
"Would you like some?" "No thanks, I'm fine."