Translation
to quote, to cite; to name
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Word origin
From Latin citare ('to summon, to call'), the frequentative of ciere ('to set in motion'). English 'cite' and 'excite' are relatives.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- citare
- English cognates
- cite, excite, incite
Grammar
Conjugation
Regular -er conjugation. Pronouns: je, tu, il/elle, nous, vous, ils/elles.
Indicative
| Person | Present | Imperfect | Past historic | Future | Conditional |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| je | cite | citais | citai | citerai | citerais |
| tu | cites | citais | citas | citeras | citerais |
| il/elle | cite | citait | cita | citera | citerait |
| nous | citons | citions | citâmes | citerons | citerions |
| vous | citez | citiez | citâtes | citerez | citeriez |
| ils/elles | citent | citaient | citèrent | citeront | citeraient |
Subjunctive
| Person | Present | Imperfect |
|---|---|---|
| je | cite | citasse |
| tu | cites | citasses |
| il/elle | cite | citât |
| nous | citions | citassions |
| vous | citiez | citassiez |
| ils/elles | citent | citassent |
Imperative
| Person | Affirmative |
|---|---|
| tu | cite |
| nous | citons |
| vous | citez |
Non-finite
- Gerund / present participle
- citant
- Past participle
- cité · citée · cités · citées
Examples
philosophes introduction.
The author quotes several philosophers in his introduction.
- ?
Can you name three African countries?
comparaître .
He was summoned to appear before the court.
.
Do not forget to cite your sources in the dissertation.
.
The newspaper quotes a government spokesman.
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