This or that

Question

ceci ou cela    Doesn't celui-ci ou celui-la  mean the same thing, this or that ?

Accepted Answer

Bonjour Ron,
Unfortunately, they do not mean the same. Take a look at the link below for more details:
https://french.kwiziq.com/revision/grammar/how-to-express-the-one-the-ones-celui-celle-ceux-and-celles-demonstrative-pronouns
I hope this is helpful.
Bonne journée !