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    Qu (en. What)

    /ky/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    conjunction
    Used to ask an indirect question.
    I wonder what he is doing.
    Je me demande qu'est-ce qu'il fait.
    Introduces a subordinate clause that provides details.
    He knows that he is wrong.
    Il sait qu'il a tort.
    Can introduce a complement in certain sentences.
    Tell me that he is coming soon.
    Dis-moi qu'il arrive bientôt.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'quod', meaning 'what'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    what is it that
    Used to ask 'what is it that...'.
    qu'est-ce que
    even if
    Even if, in case.
    quand bien même
    when that
    When that happens.
    quand ça

    Related Words

    what
    Used to ask a question or show astonishment.
    quoi
    where
    To ask questions concerning place.
    où
    that
    A conjunction used to introduce a subordinate clause.
    que

    Slang Meanings

    Diminutive of something.
    He lost his bit of money.
    Il a perdu son qu d'argent.
    To refer to a group.
    Look at this group, it's the gang!
    Regarde ce qu, c'est la bande!