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    S'y (en. If there)

    /si/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    pronoun
    Indicates the direction of an action towards something or a place.
    He went there without hesitation.
    Il s'y est rendu sans hésiter.
    Used to indicate dependence on a place or an idea.
    I devote myself entirely to it.
    Je m'y consacre entièrement.
    Used in phrases to express a relationship of action.
    You need to get serious about it.
    Il faut que tu t'y mettes sérieusement.

    Etymology

    S'y is a contraction of the reflexive pronoun "se" and the adverb "y."

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to know one's stuff
    To be an expert in a field.
    s'y connaître
    to go about it
    To adopt a method or a way of doing things.
    s'y prendre
    to get used to it
    To become familiar with something.
    s'y habituer

    Related Words

    y
    Adverb indicating a place, situation, or thing.
    y
    se
    Reflexive pronoun used to reference the subject along with itself.
    se
    to go
    Verb indicating movement from one place to another.
    aller

    Slang Meanings

    To get intensely involved in a task.
    He is going all in for the project.
    Il s'y met à fond pour le projet.
    To have a certain commitment to a situation.
    She got into it with passion.
    Elle s'y est mise avec passion.