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ci

here (demonstrative particle)

adverb SEE Rare
Grammar & Structure Determiners

Origin: Latin ecce hic (behold here)

Usage Note

Ci is almost never used alone; it appears in compound demonstratives like celui-ci (this one), ici (here), ci-dessus (above), and ci-dessous (below). It is the counterpart of là in pairs such as celui-ci / celui-là (this one / that one) and ci-joint (enclosed, as in a letter).

Examples

"Regardez la photo ci-dessous."

Natural Translation

Look at the photo below.

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