Qu'avec (en. That with)

/ka.vɛk/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
expressing an exclusive condition.
One should eat only in moderation.
Il ne faut manger qu'avec modération.
indicating a limitation or a restriction.
You can go out, but only with your friends.
Tu peux sortir, mais qu'avec tes amis.

Etymology

Composed of 'que' and 'avec', forming a phrase that emphasizes a restriction.

Common Phrases and Expressions

only with you
indicates that something applies only to you.
qu'avec toi
do something only with care
to do something only by paying attention.
faire quelque chose qu'avec soin
live only with the essentials
to live by keeping only what is necessary.
vivre qu'avec l'essentiel

Related Words

with
preposition indicating an association or company.
avec
that
conjunction used to introduce a condition or restriction.
que

Slang Meanings

only with friends.
I'm going out only with my pals tonight.
Je sors qu'avec mes potes ce soir.
especially in moderation.
He eats only with appetite.
Il mange qu'avec appétit.