Lesquelles (en. Which ones)

/lɛskɛl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

pronoun

Used to refer to a previous feminine plural.

The books, which have been published recently, are very popular.

Les livres, lesquelles ont été publiés récemment, sont très populaires.

Used in an indirect question.

I want to know which ones are the best.

Je veux savoir lesquelles sont les meilleures.

To introduce an explanation or additional information.

The cars, which are electric, cost more.

Les voitures, lesquelles sont électriques, coûtent plus cher.

Derived from 'which', an interrogative and relative pronoun.

Which ones do you prefer?

Refers to a choice among several options.

lesquelles préférez-vous ?

Which ones have been selected?

Questions the selected options.

lesquelles ont été retenues ?

Which ones are the most effective?

Asks a question about the effectiveness of a group.

lesquelles sont les plus efficaces ?

which (masculine singular)

Singular masculine relative pronoun.

lequel

which (feminine singular)

Singular feminine relative pronoun.

laquelle

which (masculine plural)

Plural masculine relative pronoun.

lesquels

Refers to a specific group of things or people.

Tell me which ones you voted for.

Dis-moi pour lesquelles tu as voté.

Used informally to express surprise or inquiry.

So, which ones are going to the party?

Alors, lesquelles vont venir à la fête ?