I (en. I)

/i/

Meaning & Definition

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pronoun

Used to denote the first person singular.

I am happy that I am doing well.

Je suis content que j'aille bien.

Used to indicate agreement or assent.

If you want to go, I want to go too.

Si tu veux y aller, je veux y aller aussi.

Used as a subject in a sentence.

I think I will stay here.

Je pense que je vais rester ici.

The pronoun 'i' comes from the Latin 'ego' which means 'I'.

it's me

Indicates the identity of the person.

c'est moi

everything is under control, isn't it?

Expresses assurance.

tout est sous contrôle, n'est-ce pas ?

I am here

Means that one is present.

je suis là

Pronoun used to refer to oneself, also in the first person.

moi

Plural personal pronoun referring to a group including the speaker.

nous

Used to affirm or give one's opinion on something.

I, I think it’s a good idea!

I, je pense que c'est une bonne idée!

Used to show a reaction informally.

I, frankly, that’s too funny!

I, franchement, c'est trop marrant!