oui is french for yes ,the spelling may is english because that is the way it is pronounced
2007-02-17 03:00:27 · 35 answers · asked by Joseph W 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
"Mais oui" means "but yes". Its like saying "of course."
2007-02-17 03:03:22 · answer #1 · answered by Well, said Alberto 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
May Oui
2016-12-17 17:46:45 · answer #2 · answered by ebonie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The french spelling is 'mais' oui. 'Mais' translates 'but'. However the expression 'mais oui' is a way of emphasising the yes, like 'yes i do', 'yes of course'
2007-02-19 00:47:01 · answer #3 · answered by sbro 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My french is somewhat rusty as I have been out of school for many years but I believe the correct answer to what does may oui stand for is "but yes".
2007-02-17 03:05:45 · answer #4 · answered by D J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oui is french for yes.
2007-02-20 04:12:47 · answer #5 · answered by rumpleteazer04 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mais oui means but yes
lol on tv once 2 people wanted to come and sit at a table with someone so the man said "may we?" and the man sitting at the table sais "mais oui!"
2007-02-17 03:09:32 · answer #6 · answered by funkygurl123 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The right spelling in French is: mais oui, even if you pronounce it may.
Mais means but in French.
I am French
2007-02-17 03:08:22 · answer #7 · answered by Miss Bo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mais oui = but yes
2007-02-17 03:05:33 · answer #8 · answered by deebradley2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oui means yes :P
2007-02-17 03:06:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, it's spelt 'mais'= but
'oui'= yes
'mais oui'= but yes = of course
2007-02-18 12:49:17 · answer #10 · answered by cutiepie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋