Ie

i.e., that is (Latin: id est), namely; specifically (introducing an уточнение/precision), i.e.; that is

→ le

pronoun · third masculine singular Rare #30,775

i.e., that is (Latin: id est) Abbreviation used mainly in technical/academic writing to introduce a clarification or restatement; in French prose one often prefers « c.-à-d. » / « c’est-à-dire ».

FR: Il vit en Île-de-France, ie près de Paris.

EN: He lives in the Paris region, i.e. near Paris.

namely; specifically (introducing an уточнение/precision) Used to specify exactly what is meant (often followed by an explanation or list).

FR: Apportez une pièce d’identité, ie passeport ou carte nationale d’identité.

EN: Bring an ID document, namely a passport or a national ID card.

Forms of le

Je Ie sens.

I feel it.

Je vais te Ie dire.

I'll tell you.

Je Ie sais.

I know it.

Comment Ie savez-vous ?

How do you know?

Vous n'aviez pas besoin de me Ie dire, père.

You didn't need to tell me that, Father.

— Guerre et Paix (1968)

Le théâtre de la guerre, je l'ai dit et je Ie répète, c'est la Pologne.

The theater of war, I’ve said it and I repeat it, is Poland.

— Guerre et Paix (1968)

Je Ie savais.

I knew it.

Mais je Ie retrouverai !

But I’ll find him again!

— Guerre et Paix (1968)

Vous Ie connaissez ?

Do you know me?

Tu Ie connais ?

Do you know me?

determiner · masculine singular Rare #41,866

i.e.; that is An abbreviation of the Latin phrase id est, used to clarify or restate something.

FR: Il viendra demain, ie samedi.

EN: He will come tomorrow, i.e. Saturday.

Forms of le

Regardez donc, M. Ie gouverneur.

Well, look, Governor.

— Tigre & Dragon (2000)

Cela aide à tuer Ie temps.

It helps kill time.

— Guerre et Paix (1968)

Merci, M. Ie Président.

Thank you, Mr. President.

Bonsoir, M. Ie directeur.

Good evening, Mr. Director.

— Amarcord (1973)

Kamenski lance ses soldats à l'assaut, moi je patiente, laisse agir Ie temps.

Kamenski sends his soldiers into the attack; I wait and let time do its work.

— Guerre et Paix (1968)