Bedeutung
Used to indicate a location, meaning in this place.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The phrase 'Ici Londres' is one of the most famous in French history, used by the BBC to reach the French Resistance during WWII. In Quebec, you will often hear 'icitte' instead of 'ici'. It is considered informal but is very common in spoken language. Belgians use 'ici' similarly to the French, but they are often more precise in maintaining the distinction between 'ici' and 'là' than Parisians. In many French-speaking African countries, 'ici' is used emphatically to denote not just a spot, but a whole neighborhood or city.
The 'Là' Trap
Don't be surprised if you hear 'là' 80% of the time in Paris. 'Ici' is more formal and precise.
No 'à ici'
Never say 'à ici'. Just say 'ici'.
Bedeutung
Used to indicate a location, meaning in this place.
The 'Là' Trap
Don't be surprised if you hear 'là' 80% of the time in Paris. 'Ici' is more formal and precise.
No 'à ici'
Never say 'à ici'. Just say 'ici'.
Emphasize with 'même'
If someone can't find you, shout 'Ici-même !' to mean 'Right exactly here!'
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'here'.
Je suis ____, devant le cinéma.
The speaker is identifying their current location, so 'ici' is the correct choice.
Which phrase means 'This way'?
Comment dit-on 'This way' en français ?
'Par ici' is the standard expression for 'this way' or 'through here'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Où sont mes clés ? B: Elles sont ____ sur la table.
The keys are in a specific location on the table, so 'ici' is used.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Ici Londres.
This is the historical opening for BBC broadcasts to France during WWII.
Complete the time expression.
Le bus arrive ____ cinq minutes.
'D'ici' + time duration means 'within' or 'from now'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /5
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Ici vs. Là vs. Là-bas
Aufgabensammlung
5 AufgabenJe suis ____, devant le cinéma.
The speaker is identifying their current location, so 'ici' is the correct choice.
Comment dit-on 'This way' en français ?
'Par ici' is the standard expression for 'this way' or 'through here'.
A: Où sont mes clés ? B: Elles sont ____ sur la table.
The keys are in a specific location on the table, so 'ici' is used.
Ici Londres.
This is the historical opening for BBC broadcasts to France during WWII.
Le bus arrive ____ cinq minutes.
'D'ici' + time duration means 'within' or 'from now'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /5
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenTechnically, 'ici' is here and 'là' is there. However, in modern spoken French, 'là' is often used for both. 'Ici' remains the choice for precision and formal writing.
Yes! 'D'ici' means 'from now' or 'within'. For example, 'd'ici demain' means 'by tomorrow'.
Neither. 'Ici' is an adverb, so it has no gender and never changes.
Just say 'ici'. If you need to be specific about being inside, say 'à l'intérieur'. Avoid 'dans ici'.
It means 'this way' or 'around here'. It's very common when giving directions.
It is a regional variation used in Quebec and some parts of France. It's very informal.
Yes, it's often used for emphasis: 'Ici, on ne rigole pas !' (Here, we don't joke around!)
It's a poetic way to say 'here on earth', often used in contrast to heaven.
The standard phrase is 'Cliquez ici'.
Usually, yes. It is a 'deictic' word, meaning its meaning depends on who is speaking and where they are.
Yes, it means 'I am from here' or 'I come from this place'.
Yes, but often replaced by 'en ce lieu' or 'dans nos locaux' (in our premises) for more professional tone.
Verwandte Redewendungen
là
similarthere
là-bas
contrastover there
par ici
specialized formthis way
d'ici
specialized formfrom here / within
ici-même
specialized formright here
ici-bas
specialized formhere on earth
