French Conversation · Level 138
30 words
French word
ci-joint
Pronunciation
IPA/siʒwɛ̃/
Meaning
- adjectiveattached
Example
Je vous envoie ci-joint le contrat.
I am sending the attached contract to you.
More examples
Veuillez trouver ci-joint mon CV.
Please find my attached resume.
Core concept
A message with an accompanying document or file placed beside it for delivery.
Common phrases
ci-joint le contrat
attached contract
ci-joint mon CV
attached resume
ci-joint le fichier
attached file
Similar words
joint: Provided with a letter or email in the same message or envelope.
attaché: Attached to a letter or email for delivery.
inclus: Contained with the other items being sent.
Definition in French
Indique qu'un document accompagne un message écrit ou électronique.
Word origin
Ci-joint developed from the demonstrative adverb ci and joint, the past participle of joindre, whose Latin source is jungere, 'to join'.
Usage tips
- Veuillez trouver ci-joint is a conventional formal email phrase, while en pièce jointe is common for referring to an attachment as a noun.