Fois-ci (en. This time)

[fwa si]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adverb

Used to indicate that something is happening at this precise moment, in contrast to a previous moment.

This time, I will really finish my homework.

Cette fois-ci, je vais vraiment finir mes devoirs.

Used to signify that something is happening again but differently.

Let's do it together, this time I'm sure it will work.

Faisons-le ensemble, fois-ci je suis sûr que ça va marcher.

Indicates a specific moment in time concerning a repetition.

I arrived early, this time I wanted to be ready.

Je suis arrivé en avance, fois-ci je voulais être prêt.

Derived from 'fois' which means 'a moment' combined with 'ci' to indicate the present.

This time

Refers to an event happening now and differs from previous ones.

Cette fois-ci

At this time

Indicates a specific moment or occurrence.

À cette fois-ci

For this time

Expresses that the action is specific to this occasion.

Pour la fois-ci

time

A generic term for designating a moment or occasion.

fois

here

Gives an indication of temporal or spatial proximity.

It is used to emphasize an action that must be done correctly this time.

Do it right, this time, it's the last chance!

Fais-le bien, fois-ci, c'est la dernière chance!

Sometimes used in a humorous context to underscore the absurdity of certain situations.

Oh no, not again! This time, it can't happen!

Oh non, pas encore! Fois-ci, ça ne doit pas arriver!