Cie (en. Co.)
/si/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A business or commercial organization.
The company I contacted for the quote is very professional.
La cie que j'ai contactée pour le devis est très professionnelle.
A group of people working together.
This dance company has won several awards.
Cette cie de danse a remporté plusieurs prix.
Etymology
Abbreviation of 'compagnie', from the Latin 'compania'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
airline company
an air transportation company.
cie aérienne
theater company
a group of artists performing together.
cie de théâtre
insurance company
a company that offers insurance coverage.
cie d'assurance
Related Words
company
A group formed for a common goal.
compagnie
society
An organization of people structured under a legal framework.
société
Slang Meanings
A familiar way to refer to a business or group.
I worked with this company for two years.
J'ai bossé avec cette cie pendant deux ans.
Used to describe a group of friends.
I'm going out with my friends tonight.
Je sors avec ma cie ce soir.