What is je suis?

"Je suis" is a French phrase that translates to "I am" in English. It became widely recognized globally in early 2015 after the terrorist attacks on the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo. Following the attack, a slogan emerged: "Je suis Charlie," which means "I am Charlie." This slogan was used as a declaration of solidarity with the victims and a defense of freedom of speech and expression.

People worldwide adopted the phrase to show their support, and it became a rallying cry in social media hashtags, signs at vigils, and protests. Since then, "Je suis" has been used in various contexts to show solidarity with other causes or to associate oneself with victims of other tragedies.