/ɛ̃.si/
Translation
thus, so, in this way
Word origin
From Vulgar Latin, generally analysed as a compound built on Latin sic ('thus, so'), perhaps with in or aeque prefixed. The exact first element is debated, but the sic core ('thus') is secure.
- Origin
- Vulgar Latin
- Root
- sic
Examples
surpris.
He solved the problem in this way and everyone was surprised.
, '.
Thus, we can conclude that the situation is improving.
.
She acted in this way to protect her loved ones.
C' , .
That's how our story began, by chance.
, c' -.
Don't speak to him like that, he's your grandfather.
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