ci-joint
/si.ʒwɛ̃/
The English phrase "attached below" is translated into French as ci-joint.
In emails or letters, these terms are used to indicate that a file or document is included with the message. While ci-joint is a standard way to say "attached", the phrase en pièce jointe is more common in modern digital correspondence when you want to say "in the attachment".
How does it change in a sentence?
The term ci-joint is invariable when it is placed at the beginning of a sentence or before a noun that does not have an article. However, if you use it as an adjective following the noun it modifies, it must agree in gender and number, such as using ci-jointe for a feminine noun (e.g., la facture ci-jointe).
How do you pronounce it?
/si.ʒwɛ̃/
Did you know?
- The word joint shares a root with the English word 'joint' and the French word for 'knee' genou, as both refer to a point of connection or bending.
- In the phrase ci-joint, the ci is a contraction of ici, meaning 'here'. Literally, the phrase tells the reader the document is 'here joined'.
- In very traditional or legal French, ci-joint can be used to refer to items that are not just physically attached, but are legally joined to a specific contract or file.
Examples in context
- J'espère que vous trouverez ci-dessous le fichier demandé.I hope you will find the requested file attached below.
- Veuillez trouver ci-joint mon rapport sur le projet XYZ que nous avons discuté lors de notre réunion précédente. Le document complet est attaché ci-dessous. Merci.Please find attached my report on project XYZ that we discussed during our previous meeting. The complete document is attached below. Thank you.
- Veuillez trouver ci-joint le contrat signé pour votre examen.Please find attached the signed contract for your review.
- Veuillez trouver le contrat ci-joint.Please find the contract attached below.
- Je vous envoie ma facture ci-jointe.I am sending you my attached invoice.
- Le document ci-joint contient les détails.The attached document contains the details.
Example conversation
Manon sends a professional email to Hugo regarding an application.
- ManonBonjour Hugo, mon CV est ci-joint.Hello Hugo, my CV is attached below.
- HugoMerci Manon, je l'ai bien reçu.Thank you Manon, I have received it well.
- ManonEst-ce que le fichier s'ouvre bien ?Does the file open correctly?
- HugoOui, tout est parfait, merci beaucoup.Yes, everything is perfect, thank you very much.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ci-joint, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
