Que (en. That)

/k/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
conjunction
Used to introduce a subordinate clause.
I think that you are right.
Je pense que tu as raison.
Used for making comparisons.
She is kinder than he is.
Elle est plus gentille que lui.
Used in interrogative sentences.
What are you doing tonight?
Que fais-tu ce soir ?
Used as a relative pronoun.
It's the book that I read.
C'est le livre que j'ai lu.
To express a feeling or an explanation.
She says that it will be okay.
Elle dit que cela va aller.

Etymology

From Latin 'quid' meaning 'what'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

what to do?
Question about possible actions to take.
que faire ?
it's that...
Expression used to introduce an explanation.
c'est que...
how handsome you are!
Compliment expressing admiration.
que tu es beau !

Related Words

when
Indicates a moment or a period.
quand
where
Indicates a place or a location.
who
Relative pronoun referring to a person.
qui

Slang Meanings

Used to intensify an emotion.
It's just that it's really good!
C'est que c'est vraiment bien !
Expression of surprise.
How pretty it is!
Que c'est joli !