Pronunciation: [see zhwa(n)]
Meaning: enclosed, attached
Literal translation: here joined
Register: normal
Notes: The French expression ci-joint is very useful for business correspondence, when you have attached or included a document, photo, etc., along with your letter.
Ci-joint is invariable when used as an adverb (example 1), but agrees in gender and number when used as an adjective (example 2).
Examples
1. Veuillez trouver notre réclamation ci-joint. / Veuillez trouver ci-joint notre réclamation.
Please find our request attached.
2. Dans la réclamation ci-jointe, nous avons énuméré....
In the attached request, we have enumerated...
Synonyms: ci-annexé, ci-inclus
Similar expressions
- ci-après - below, hereafter
- ci-contre - opposite
- ci-dessous - below
- ci-dessus - above
- ci-devant - formerly
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