What does ou bien in French mean?
What is the meaning of the word ou bien in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use ou bien in French.
The word ou bien in French means or, or else, or what?, that was just what was needed, I sure needed that. To learn more, please see the details below.
Meaning of the word ou bien
orconjonction (ou, soit) (conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.") On va au cinéma ou bien à la patinoire ; c'est comme tu veux. We can go to the cinema or ice skating. It's up to you. |
or else(menace) (threat) (expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.") Range ta chambre ou bien... Tidy your room or else... |
or what?interjection (régional, Suisse, Afrique (interjection de fin de phrase) (informal) (expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.") Viens-tu avec moi, ou bien ? Are you coming with me, or what? |
that was just what was needed, I sure needed that(familier (manger : expression de contentement) (colloquial) |
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