What does celle-ci in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word celle-ci in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use celle-ci in French.

The word celle-ci in French means this one, this, she. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word celle-ci

this one

pronom (cet objet-ci, cette personne-ci)

(pronoun: Replaces noun--for example, "He took the cookie and ate it." "I saw you yesterday.")
Des deux robes, c'est celle-ci que je préfère.
Out of the two dresses, I like this one here best.

this

pronom (désigne ce dont on va parler)

(pronoun: Replaces noun--for example, "He took the cookie and ate it." "I saw you yesterday.")
Mon idée est celle-ci : ...
My idea is as follows: ...

she

pronom (désigne ce dont on vient de parler) (person)

(pronoun: Replaces noun--for example, "He took the cookie and ate it." "I saw you yesterday.")
J'ai vu Marie : celle-ci te passe le bonjour.

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