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    S’y (en. S'y)

    /si/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    pronoun
    Indicates that the action is directed towards the mentioned thing.
    He is very interested in it.
    Il s’y intéresse beaucoup.
    Used to signify that a person is heading towards something identified.
    Go ahead, it’s there.
    Vas-y, il s’y trouve.
    Pronoun used in expressions to indicate a commitment to something.
    He has really committed to it.
    Il s’y est vraiment engagé.

    Etymology

    Derived from the combination of 'se' and 'y', used in French for pronominal constructions.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to know one's stuff
    To have knowledge or expertise in a field.
    s'y connaître
    to go about it
    To act or proceed in a certain way.
    s'y prendre
    to get started
    To start doing something.
    s'y mettre

    Related Words

    subject
    A general theme mentioned in relation to actions or interests.
    sujet
    destination
    The place towards which one is heading.
    destination
    importance
    Meaning or value of a commitment.
    importance

    Slang Meanings

    To be aware of something.
    Are you in or not?
    T'es s'y ou pas ?
    To engage in something casually.
    Let's get started!
    On s’y met !