This is the 1708th most frequent French word.
sidi
"Sidi" is a respectful title meaning "sir" or "master," used in Arabic-speaking regions, including parts of North Africa where French is spoken.
Here, 'Sidi' is used as a respectful title before a person's name, commonly seen in some cultures.
Bonjour, Sidi Ahmed, comment allez-vous aujourd’hui ?
Hello, Sidi Ahmed, how are you today?
In this context, 'Sidi' is part of a proper noun used for names of places or landmarks.
J'ai visité le lieu appelé Sidi Bou Saïd hier, c'était magnifique.
I visited the place called Sidi Bou Saïd yesterday, it was magnificent.
Here, 'Sidi' refers to its general usage in cultural or religious contexts as a term of respect.