Cisy (en. Cisy)

/si.zi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Characterizes a person or thing that is sensitive.
He has a cisy temperament when it comes to criticism.
Il a un tempérament cisy lorsqu'il s'agit de critiques.
Describes a fragile environment that requires care.
The coastal landscape is cisy and must be protected.
Le paysage côtier est cisy et doit être protégé.
Indicates a delicate situation requiring caution.
The negotiation was cisy, every word counted.
La négociation était cisy, chaque mot comptait.

Etymology

The origin of the word cisy dates back to Old French, related to concepts of delicacy and fragility.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have cisy feelings
To be easily hurt or offended.
avoir les sentiments cisy
cisy situation
A situation that requires particular attention or caution.
situation cisy
cisy temperament
A fragile or sensitive emotional disposition.
tempérament cisy

Related Words

delicateness
Quality of what is delicate.
délicatesse
sensitive
One who is easily sensitive to emotions or sensations.
sensible
fragility
The character of what is fragile, vulnerable.
fragilité

Slang Meanings

To be overly sensitive in a social situation.
Don't be cisy, everyone is joking.
Ne sois pas cisy, tout le monde rigole.
To have an exaggerated reaction to criticism.
He is always cisy when we mention his flaws.
Il est toujours cisy quand on mentionne ses défauts.