ce mois-ci
The English phrase "this month" is translated into French as ce mois-ci.
ce mois-ci is used to refer to the current calendar month in which the speaker is presently living.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the demonstrative adjective ce (this), the noun mois (month) and the suffix -ci (this/here) which serves to emphasize the current time period.
Which one should you use?
While ce mois can also mean "this month", adding the suffix -ci to create ce mois-ci specifically emphasizes the current, present month to distinguish it from a month previously mentioned or a month in the future.
Did you know?
- The suffix -ci in ce mois-ci comes from the word 'ici', which means 'here'. It literally functions as a way to point to the month as if it were a physical location right beside you.
- The word ce has roots in the Latin word 'ecce', which means 'look' or 'behold'. This suggests that the origins of the word were used to draw immediate attention to something.
- The word mois is a close relative of the English word 'month', yet they both trace their lineage back to the Latin 'mensis', which is tied to the concept of the moon.
Examples in context
- Il a plu beaucoup ce mois-ci.There's been a lot of rain this month.This sentence shows how to use ce mois-ci when discussing weather patterns.Tatoeba #7465562 by tras, translation #7465201 by AlanF_US
- Elle doit accoucher ce mois-ci.She's supposed to give birth this month.This sentence illustrates using ce mois-ci to describe an expected event occurring within the current month.Tatoeba #11141711 by lbdx, translation #6035832 by mailohilohi
- J'ai un peu d'argent ce mois-ci.I have a little money this month.This sentence demonstrates using ce mois-ci when talking about personal finances during the current month.Tatoeba #11476920 by Aiji, translation #242017 by CK
- Les résultats seront publiés ce mois-ci.The results will be published this month.
- Le projet sera achevé ce mois-ci.The project will be completed this month.
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Example conversation
Léa and Hugo are discussing their work schedules.
- LéaJe suis très occupée ce mois-ci.I am very busy this month.
- HugoEst-ce que tu travailles beaucoup ce mois-ci ?Are you working a lot this month?
- LéaOui, j'ai trop de projets ce mois-ci.Yes, I have too many projects this month.
- HugoBon courage pour ce mois-ci, Léa.Good luck for this month, Léa.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ce, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
