Ceux-ci (en. These)

[sö si]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Used to designate objects or people already mentioned or that are nearby.

These are my friends.

Ceux-ci sont mes amis.

Indicates a distinction with other people or objects.

I prefer these to those.

Je préfère ceux-ci à ceux-là.

Used to highlight a specific group.

These have finished their homework.

Ceux-ci ont terminé leurs devoirs.

Composed of 'those' and 'here' to indicate proximity.

these things

Refers to objects or ideas that are close.

ces choses-ci

these and those

Used to compare two groups of people or objects.

ceux-ci et ceux-là

these as a reference

To specifically talk about a group already mentioned.

ceux-ci comme référence

this

Refers to something close or defined.

that

Used to designate something more distant.

cela

the others

Refers to people or things that are not those referred to by 'these'.

les autres

Friends

Look at these, they are my friends.

Regarde ceux-ci, ce sont mes potes.

Guys

These are really nice, guys.

Ceux-ci sont vraiment sympas, les gars.