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    Qu’est-ce (en. Who is it)

    [kɛs]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Used to introduce a question or a clarification.
    What do you mean by that?
    Qu'est-ce que tu veux dire par là ?
    Can also be used to express astonishment.
    What? I can't believe my eyes!
    Qu'est-ce ? Je n'en crois pas mes yeux !
    Often requires an explanatory answer.
    What do you have planned for tonight?
    Qu’est-ce que tu as prévu pour ce soir ?

    Etymology

    Expression resulting from the contraction of 'que' and 'est-ce'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    what is it
    Used to ask what something is.
    qu'est-ce que c'est
    what’s going on
    Used to ask what is happening.
    qu'est-ce qu'il y a
    what are you doing
    Used to ask someone what they are doing.
    qu'est-ce que tu fais

    Related Words

    what
    Used to ask for precision or clarification.
    quoi
    that
    Used as a conjunction or interrogative pronoun.
    que

    Slang Meanings

    What's new?
    What, what's new this morning?
    Qu'est-ce, quoi de neuf ce matin ?
    How are you?
    You know, what, how are you?
    Tu sais, qu'est-ce, ça va ?