What does ci in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word ci in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use ci in French.

The word ci in French means this, here, this, this time, this one, this, she, these, they, this one, this, lately, these, they, hereinafter, called hereafter, hereafter known as, below-mentioned, above, opposite, below, above, ci-devant, former, here lies, enclosed, enclosed, so-so, here and there, mentioned below, given below, mentioned above, given above, mentioned below, here and there, hood, please find attached, see below. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word ci

this

adverbe (indique la proximité)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Veux-tu ce fruit-ci, ou celui-là ? Nous habitons de ce côté-ci de la rue.

Do you want this fruit, or that one? // We live on this side of the street.

here

préfix (ici)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Vous trouverez ci-dessous le formulaire que vous avez demandé.

Below, please find the form you requested.

this

pronom (ceci)

(pronoun: Replaces noun--for example, "He took the cookie and ate it." "I saw you yesterday.")

Tu préfères comme ci ou comme ça ?

Do you prefer it like this or like that?

this time

locution adverbiale (familier (cette fois-ci)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Contrairement à la dernière fois, ils ont prévenu ce coup-ci.

this one

pronom (cet objet-ci, cette personne-ci)

(pronoun: Replaces noun--for example, "He took the cookie and ate it." "I saw you yesterday.")

Des deux robes, c'est celle-ci que je préfère.

Out of the two dresses, I like this one here best.

this

pronom (désigne ce dont on va parler)

(pronoun: Replaces noun--for example, "He took the cookie and ate it." "I saw you yesterday.")

Mon idée est celle-ci : ...

My idea is as follows: ...

she

pronom (désigne ce dont on vient de parler) (person)

(pronoun: Replaces noun--for example, "He took the cookie and ate it." "I saw you yesterday.")

J'ai vu Marie : celle-ci te passe le bonjour.

these

pronom (ces personnes-ci, ces objets-ci)

(pronoun: Replaces noun--for example, "He took the cookie and ate it." "I saw you yesterday.")

Quelles robes préférez-vous : celles-ci ou celles-là ?

they

pronom (désigne ce dont on vient de parler)

(pronoun: Replaces noun--for example, "He took the cookie and ate it." "I saw you yesterday.")

Mes sœurs m'ont beaucoup aidé. En effet, celles-ci m'ont prêté de l'argent quand je n'avais plus rien.

My sisters have helped me a lot. They even lent me money when I had none left.

this one

pronom (cet objet-ci, cette personne-ci)

(pronoun: Replaces noun--for example, "He took the cookie and ate it." "I saw you yesterday.")

Tu vois les deux poteaux là-bas ? Avec ma fronde je peux toucher celui-ci mais pas celui-là, il est trop loin. Des deux pulls, je préfère celui-ci à celui-là, il est mieux coupé.

Do you see the two posts over there? With my catapult, I can hit the closest one, but not the furthest one. It's too far away.

this

pronom (désigne ce dont on va parler)

(pronoun: Replaces noun--for example, "He took the cookie and ate it." "I saw you yesterday.")

Mon problème est celui-ci…

My problem is this ...

lately

locution adverbiale (ces derniers temps, récemment)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Il a fait un temps exécrable ces temps-ci.

The weather has been abysmal lately.

these

pronom (ces personnes-ci, ces objets-ci)

(pronoun: Replaces noun--for example, "He took the cookie and ate it." "I saw you yesterday.")

Quels pulls préférez-vous : ceux-ci ou ceux-là ?

they

pronom (ceux dont on va parler)

(pronoun: Replaces noun--for example, "He took the cookie and ate it." "I saw you yesterday.")

Ceux-ci sont de vrais amis, ils m'ont prêté de l'argent quand je n'avais plus rien.

hereinafter

locution adverbiale (littéraire (plus loin) (formal)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Tous les détails sont fournis ci-après.

All the details are provided hereinafter.

called hereafter, hereafter known as

locution adverbiale (littéraire (plus loin) (Legal)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Le contrat est établi entre le ci-après dénommé « le client » et « l'entreprise ».

below-mentioned

locution adverbiale (littéraire (plus loin) (Legal)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

L'office notarial ci-après nommé et Maître Dupont a dressé le cahier des charges.

The specifications have been drawn up by the below-mentioned notary's office and Mr. Dupont.

above

locution adverbiale (précédemment dans le texte) (text)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

opposite

locution adverbiale (en face)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Vous trouverez les résultats sur le tableau ci-contre.

You will find the results in the table opposite.

below

locution adverbiale (plus bas, après)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Vous trouverez les explications ci-dessous.

You will find the details below.

above

locution adverbiale (plus haut, avant)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Vous trouverez ci-dessus de plus amples informations. Les informations ci-dessus sont strictement confidentielles.

The aforementioned information is strictly confidential.

ci-devant

nom masculin et féminin invariable (littéraire (noble dépossédé) (Historical)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Nombre de ci-devant se sont fait décapiter durant la Terreur.

former

adjectif invariable (littéraire, vieilli (ancien, dépossédé)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Le ci-devant roi a comparu devant le tribunal révolutionnaire.

here lies

locution verbale (littéraire (ici est enterré)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Ci-gît Paul Dupont 1900 - 1940. Ci-gît le roi des buveurs !

enclosed

adjectif (inclus ici, joint)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Vous trouverez ci-inclus un échantillon.

enclosed

adjectif (avec) (letter)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Vous trouverez ci-joint copies de mes diplômes. Vous trouverez toutes les informations dans la lettre ci-jointe.

Please find all the information in the attached letter.

so-so

locution adverbiale (familier (moyennement)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

- Tout s'est-il bien passé ? - Comme ci comme ça.

"Did everything go well?" "So-so."

here and there

locution adjectivale (soutenu (un peu partout)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Des débris gisaient de-ci de-là après le passage de la tempête.

mentioned below, given below

locution adjectivale (mentionné plus bas)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

La signature indiquée ci-dessous vient valider l'accord.

mentioned above, given above

locution adjectivale (mentionné plus haut)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Le prix indiqué ci-dessus n'est qu'indicatif.

mentioned below

locution adjectivale (cité plus bas)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Les informations mentionnées ci-dessous sont confidentielles.

here and there

locution adverbiale (un peu partout, aux alentours)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

On trouve cette herbe par-ci, par-là.

hood

nom féminin (familier, verlan (cité) (informal (equivalent)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Ce rappeur était fier de dire qu'il venait de la té-ci.

please find attached

([qch] est inclus) (mainly email)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Veuillez trouver ci-joint mon CV.

Please find attached my CV.

see below

locution adverbiale (mentionné plus bas)

Pour plus d'informations, voir ci-dessous.

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