S’y (en. If there)
/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 !