Auxquels (en. To which)

/o.kɛl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

pronoun

Used to introduce a relative clause.

The books I think of are for sale.

Les livres auxquels je pense sont en vente.

Refers to a group of objects or people.

The friends we visited were delighted.

Les amis auxquels nous avons rendu visite étaient ravis.

Can be used to specify a choice among several.

The projects we participated in were a success.

Les projets auxquels nous avons participé ont été un succès.

Formed from 'à' + 'lesquels'

Which of my books are you talking about?

A question to specify books among several.

Auxquels de mes livres parles-tu ?

Which of these choices should we stick to?

Seeks to determine the appropriate choice.

Auxquels de ces choix devrions-nous nous en tenir ?

The people we spoke to were surprised.

Indicates people with whom there was interaction.

Les personnes auxquels nous avons parlé étaient étonnées.

which

Used to ask a question about a quantity or type.

quels

which (for people or things)

Relative pronoun used to specify among a group.

lesquels

that one

Refers to a specific thing or person.

celui-là