French dictionary
ici/i.si/
adverb · A1 · Frequency 98
adverb
Meanings
here
Used as an adverb indicating location, meaning 'here'; this is the most common usage.
Examples
Je t'attendrai ici après le travail.
I will wait for you here after work.
Il fait beaucoup plus calme ici le matin.
It is much quieter here in the morning.
Posez les cartons ici, près de la porte.
Put the boxes here, near the door.
Collocations
- venir icicome here
Common mistakes
*ici est
ici est
The adverb 'ici' cannot be used directly as a subject, so 'ici est' is incorrect. Use expressions like 'c'est ici' or 'ici, il y a' instead.