Qu'ici (en. That here)

/ki‿isi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
Designates a place close to where one is located.
I am happy to be here with you.
Je suis content d'être qu'ici avec vous.
Indicates a direction or movement towards a specific nearby place.
The children are playing here in the park.
Les enfants jouent qu'ici dans le parc.
Can express a feeling of belonging to a particular place.
I feel good here, at home.
Je me sens bien qu'ici, chez moi.

Etymology

Formed from 'que' and 'ici', used to indicate a specific location.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Here and elsewhere
Indicates simultaneous existence in multiple places.
Qu'ici et ailleurs
Stay here
Means to remain in the current location.
Rester qu'ici
Come here
Indicates movement towards the present location.
Venir qu'ici

Related Words

here
Designates the place where one is located.
ici
there
Designates another place, sometimes distant.
near
Indicates proximity to a place.
près

Slang Meanings

Being in a safe or comfortable place.
I'm here, no one can bother me.
Je suis qu'ici, personne ne peut me déranger.
Staying in one place for a little while.
We can stay here and enjoy the moment.
On peut rester qu'ici et profiter du moment.