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    Ici (en. Here)

    [isi]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    Marks a place close to the speaker.
    He is here with me.
    Il est ici avec moi.
    Indicates a present or current moment.
    Here and now, we must act.
    Ici et maintenant, nous devons agir.
    Generally opposes 'there' or 'elsewhere'.
    Here, it is calm compared to there.
    Ici, c'est calme comparé à là-bas.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'hic', meaning 'here'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Here and now
    At this current moment, at this specific place.
    Ici et maintenant
    Stay here
    Do not move from this spot.
    Rester ici
    Here below
    On this earth, in this world.
    Ici-bas

    Related Words

    there
    Indicates a location distant from the speaker.
    là
    place
    A specified place or position.
    endroit

    Slang Meanings

    Used to signify proximity.
    We'll meet here, okay?
    On se retrouve ici, d’accord?
    Carries a familiar connotation in everyday language.
    Here, it’s my favorite spot.
    Ici, c’est mon coin préféré.