Ci (en. Here)
/si/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adverb
Indicates a nearby location.
Here is the book I was looking for; it is there, ci.
Voici le livre que je cherchais, il est là, ci.
Used to strengthen a discourse.
You know, ci, I don't agree with you.
Tu sais, ci, je ne suis pas d'accord avec toi.
To refer to something that has been mentioned previously.
The answer to your question is ci.
La réponse à ta question est ci.
Etymology
From Old French 'ci', indicating proximity.
Common Phrases and Expressions
here and there
It means 'in places', scattered.
ci et là
over here
It means 'in this place'.
par ici
here and there
It means 'in various places'.
ici et là
Related Words
here
Indicates a specific place where the speaker is located.
ici
there
Indicates a place far from the speaker but known.
là
near
Indicates physical proximity.
près
Slang Meanings
A casual way of saying 'here'.
Leave your bag ci, I'll take care of it.
Laisse ton sac ci, je vais m'en occuper.
Used in discussions to show importance.
This project, ci, is really crucial!
Ce projet, ci, c'est vraiment crucial!