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    Quelconque (en. Any)

    /kɛlkɔ̃k/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to something that has no particular character, which is trivial.
    This product is of mediocre quality.
    Ce produit est d'une qualité quelconque.
    Used to designate something anonymous, unimportant.
    He invited a random person to his event.
    Il a invité une personne quelconque à son événement.
    Refers to an indifferent choice among several.
    He picked a random book from the library.
    Il a pris un livre quelconque dans la bibliothèque.

    Etymology

    Derived from "quel" and its suffix "-conque," which indicates an indefinite character.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a random type
    An ordinary person without any particularity.
    un type quelconque
    to do something mediocre
    To act in a banal manner, without standing out.
    faire quelque chose de quelconque
    a trivial idea
    An idea that is nothing special.
    une idée quelconque

    Related Words

    some
    An indefinite term used to refer to an unspecified quantity or choice.
    quelque
    quelconque
    Which is without particularity; synonymous with banal.
    quelconque
    someone
    An unspecified person.
    quelqu'un

    Slang Meanings

    General, without specificity.
    It's a boring concert.
    C'est un concert quelconque.
    Not serious, unengaging.
    Far from impressive, it was a mediocre film.
    Loin d'être impressionnant, c'était un film quelconque.