Quelle (en. What)

/kɛl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which designates or determines one thing in relation to another.
What color do you prefer?
Quelle couleur préfères-tu ?
Used to ask questions about a thing or a person.
What is your favorite food?
Quelle est ta nourriture favorite ?
pronoun
Used to inquire about a person or a thing.
What is the capital of France?
Quelle est la capitale de la France ?
To express surprise or incredulity.
What a surprise to see you here!
Quelle surprise de te voir ici !

Etymology

From Latin 'qualis', which means 'of what kind'.