Ci-dessus (en. Above)

/si dəˈsɥø/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adverb

Indicates a higher position or an already mentioned item.

The above information is crucial for our report.

Les informations ci-dessus sont cruciales pour notre rapport.

Used to refer to something written or said previously.

As stated above, we need to change our strategy.

Comme indiqué ci-dessus, nous devons changer notre stratégie.

The term 'ci-dessus' comes from the words 'ci' (here) and 'dessus' (above), together meaning 'here above'.

see above

To refer to information mentioned previously.

voir ci-dessus

mentioned above

To designate a previously discussed item.

mentionné ci-dessus

as stated above

To emphasize information already presented.

comme indiqué ci-dessus

ci-dessous

Indicates a lower position or something mentioned afterwards.

ci-dessous

ci-contre

Refers to something next to or in opposition.

ci-contre

In Internet slang, 'ci-dessus' can be used humorously to mean 'see further up in the discussion thread.'

Look at what I said above to understand my reasoning.

Regardez ce que j'ai dit ci-dessus pour comprendre ma logique.