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    Quelqu'une (en. Someone)

    /kɛlky.n/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Refers to an indefinite woman or female person.
    There was someone who wanted to talk to me.
    Il y avait quelqu'une qui voulait parler avec moi.
    Used to refer to a woman whose identity is not specified.
    I received a message from someone I don't know.
    J'ai reçu un message de quelqu'une que je ne connais pas.

    Etymology

    From the indefinite pronoun 'some' and the pronoun 'one'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Someone special
    A woman who is unique or important to someone.
    Quelqu'une de spéciale
    To look for someone
    Trying to find a woman, or a person who could meet needs or wishes.
    Chercher quelqu'une

    Related Words

    someone (male or female)
    An indefinite person.
    quelqu'un
    anyone
    No matter who, male or female.
    n'importe qui

    Slang Meanings

    A girl
    Look at that someone in the photo.
    Regarde cette quelqu'une sur la photo.
    A chick
    He met someone at the café.
    Il a rencontré quelqu'une au café.