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hui

today (archaic element)

particle WEE Rare

Origin: Old French hui from Latin hodie (today)

Usage Note

Hui does not exist as a standalone word in modern French — it survives only in the compound aujourd'hui (today), literally 'on the day of today'. Knowing its Latin root hodie helps learners connect it to Italian oggi and Spanish hoy. Never use hui alone.

Examples

"On ne dit plus 'hui' seul, seulement 'aujourd'hui'."

Natural Translation

One no longer says 'hui' alone, only 'aujourd'hui'.

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