Qu’avec (en. That with)

/ka.vèk/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
conjunction
Used to express a condition or limitation.
He only comes with an invitation.
Il ne vient qu’avec une invitation.
Used to indicate that one thing is related to another.
I only eat with friends.
Je mange qu’avec des amis.
Means that something only occurs in the presence of another condition.
She only goes out with her brother.
Elle sort qu’avec son frère.

Etymology

From French 'que' and 'avec', indicating a condition or restriction.

Common Phrases and Expressions

only with caution
Indicates that an action must be done carefully.
qu’avec précaution
only with love
Indicates that something is done solely out of love.
qu’avec amour
only with one's own
Refers to the action of not mixing with people other than those in one's close circle.
qu’avec les siens

Related Words

condition
State or circumstance related to a particular condition.
condition
restriction
A limitation or framework imposed on something.
restriction
invitation
Formal request to grant someone access to an event.
invitation

Slang Meanings

Only with a buddy
I only party with a buddy.
Je ne fais la fête qu'avec un pote.
Only with my acquaintances
I'm going out only with my acquaintances.
Je vais sortir qu’avec mes connaissances.