French · Greetings & Essentials
"Okay" in French: d'accord
d'accord
Okay in French is often d'accord. It means agreed or all right. Casual speech also uses OK or ça marche.
Making a plan
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How to pronounce d'accord
Say it
da-KOR
/d‿a.kɔʁ/
da-KOR. The d' is soft before accord. Final d is usually silent.
"Okay" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| d'accord | okay / agreed Default agreement. | Default agreement. |
| OK | okay Very common in speech and texts. | Very common in speech and texts. |
| ça marche | that works / okay Plans and proposals. | Plans and proposals. |
| entendu | got it / okay Slightly more formal acknowledgment. | Slightly more formal acknowledgment. |
How to use d'accord in real life
- 1Making a plan
On se voit à dix heures ? D'accord.
See you at ten? Okay.
D'accord as a full reply.
- 2In a shop
D'accord, je prends le bleu.
Okay, I'll take the blue one.
Agreement before a choice.
- 3Group chat
D'accord, j'arrive dans cinq minutes.
Okay, I'll be there in five minutes.
Quick confirmation.
Mistakes English speakers make with d'accord
Incorrect: Je suis d'accordé.
Correct: Je suis d'accord.
The set phrase is être d'accord, not d'accordé.
Incorrect: Daccord sans apostrophe.
Correct: D'accord.
Write d'accord with the apostrophe.
Good to know
D'accord is the clean agreement word in French; OK is everywhere in texts. Tu es d'accord ? asks if someone agrees. For "I'm fine," use ça va, not d'accord.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Confirming a meetup time
ChatPal
On passe chez toi vers dix-huit heures ?
Shall we come by your place around six?
You
D'accord, ça me va.
Okay, that works for me.
ChatPal
D'accord. J'apporte le dessert.
Okay. I'll bring dessert.
You
Super, à tout à l'heure.
Great, see you later.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Okay" in French
How do I say okay?
D'accord, or casually OK.
How do I ask "is that okay?"
Tu es d'accord ? or Ça te va ?
Is OK used in French?
Yes, constantly in speech and messages.
How do you pronounce d'accord?
Da-KOR.
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