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    Chose (en. Thing)

    /ʃoz/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A thing is an object or an item.
    This thing is very interesting.
    Cette chose est très intéressante.
    A generic term to refer to something.
    He has a lot of things to say.
    Il a beaucoup de choses à dire.
    A thing can also refer to a situation or a fact.
    It’s a thing not to be missed.
    C'est une chose à ne pas manquer.
    Expression used to speak vaguely.
    I don’t remember this thing anymore.
    Je ne me souviens plus de cette chose.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'causa', meaning 'cause, reason, thing'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    that's another thing
    It represents a different situation.
    c'est une autre chose
    thing to do
    Task or activity to accomplish.
    chose à faire
    clear things up
    Clarify a situation or explain something.
    mettre les choses au clair
    the same thing
    Indicates a similarity or repetition.
    la même chose
    what is this thing
    Expression to ask for an explanation about something.
    qu'est-ce que c'est que cette chose

    Related Words

    object
    Material or tangible thing.
    objet
    element
    Component of a whole.
    élément
    matter
    Thing to settle or ongoing situation.
    affaire

    Slang Meanings

    Thing used to refer to a person whose name is forgotten.
    I went to see that thing over there.
    Je suis allé voir cette chose là-bas.
    Term used to refer to a problem or a complicated situation.
    It’s a real thing, this matter.
    C'est une vraie chose, cette affaire.
    Used to talk about a chaotic or messy situation.
    This is the thing here, a real mess!
    C'est la chose ici, un vrai bazar !