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ou
It is a conjunction used to express a choice or alternative, just like in English.
Spelling and Pronunciation
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ou – pronounced [u], like the “oo” in food
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Important: Don't confuse ou (or) with où (where) – the first has no accent.
Usage Examples
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Tu veux du thé ou du café ?
Do you want tea or coffee? -
On peut aller au cinéma ou rester à la maison.
We can go to the movies or stay at home.
Related Phrases
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soit… soit… – either… or…
Soit tu viens, soit tu restes. – Either you come or you stay. -
ou bien – or else / or maybe
Il viendra demain, ou bien jeudi. – He’ll come tomorrow, or maybe Thursday.
10 usage examples with translations
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Tu veux du chocolat ou de la vanille ?
Do you want chocolate or vanilla? -
Elle ne sait pas si elle partira lundi ou mardi.
She doesn’t know if she’ll leave on Monday or Tuesday. -
On peut manger ici ou prendre à emporter.
We can eat here or get takeout. -
C’est un garçon ou une fille ?
Is it a boy or a girl? -
Je prendrai un café ou un jus, je ne sais pas encore.
I’ll have a coffee or a juice, I’m not sure yet. -
Est-ce que tu préfères le rouge ou le bleu ?
Do you prefer red or blue? -
Tu peux m’écrire ou m’appeler.
You can write to me or call me. -
Ou bien on attend encore un peu.
Or else we wait a bit longer. -
Soit tu travailles, soit tu échoues.
Either you work, or you fail. -
Il faut choisir : ça ou rien.
You have to choose: that or nothing.
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