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.
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!