par ici
/pa.ʁ‿i.si/
The English phrase "over here" can be translated into French as par ici. Wiktionary also lists ici.
Meaning: in this place (adv)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA |
|---|---|
| par ici | /pa.ʁ‿i.si/ |
| ici | /i.si/ |
The phrase par ici is used to mean "over here" or "this way," commonly when you are guiding someone's attention or directing their movement toward a specific spot.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, par ici translates to "through here" or "by here," which implies a direction or a path toward the speaker.
Which one should you use?
While ici simply refers to a static location (here), par ici often implies movement or direction (over here/this way).
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of par ici is /pa.ʁ‿i.si/. It has 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- In informal French, if you are pointing to a place on a map or a specific spot in a room, you might use là instead of ici even if you mean 'here'.
- The word ici is actually a cousin of the Latin word 'ecce', which means 'behold' or 'look'. It essentially functions as a verbal pointer, telling the listener to 'look here'.
- In French, using ici in a formal written context is sometimes replaced by en ces lieux, which literally means 'in these places'.
Examples in context
- Je vais être ici.I'm going to be over here.This sentence is useful for expressing a future state of being at a location using ici.Tatoeba #2603335 by sacredceltic, translation #2544784 by CK
- Ramène ton cul ici !Get your ass over here!This sentence is useful for expressing a blunt or forceful command to come to a location using ici.Tatoeba #12908249 by lbdx, translation #4199740 by danepo
- Viens par ici m'aider.Come over here and help me.This sentence is useful for inviting someone to move toward the speaker to assist using ici.Tatoeba #12879580 by lbdx, translation #2986073 by CK
- C'est par ici, suivez-moi.It's over here, follow me.
- J'ai apporté une bouteille, elle est ici.I brought a bottle, it's over here.
- 39 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Manon is looking for Gabriel in a crowded market.
- ManonGabriel, viens par ici !Gabriel, come over here!
- GabrielTu es déjà là ?Are you already here?
- ManonOui, je t'attends par ici.Yes, I am waiting for you over here.
- GabrielJ'arrive tout de suite.I'm coming right now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “over here” translations and entries par ici, ici, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ici, par, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
