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si.

if, whether

2 characters1 syllables approx.Français language

Meaning & usage

conj/si/

  1. if, whether

    Je me demande si elle sera seule.
    Je veux savoir si tu viendras ou non.

  2. if (assuming that)

    Si j'avais ses pouvoirs, je créerais un monde où le mal n'existe pas.
    Si tu n'avais pas appelé, je serais morte.

  3. even if

  4. although, while

Where this word comes from

From Old French se, from Latin si (“if”).

intj/si/

  1. yes (used to contradict a negative statement)

    Tu ne m’aimes pas, n’est-ce pas ? — Si !
    Moi, je n'ai rien fait ! — Si !
Where this word comes from

From Old French si, from Latin sic (“so, thus”). Doublet of sic.

adv/si/

  1. so, such (intensifier)

    J’étais si fatigué ces jours-ci que je n’avais pas le courage de vous écrire.
    Cela n'aurait pas été une si bonne idée.

  2. however (to whatever extent or degree)

    Si bavard qu'il soit, il ne dit rien de stupide.
Where this word comes from

From Old French si, from Latin sic (“so, thus”). Doublet of sic.

noun/si/

  1. si, the note 'B'

    invariable · masculine
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