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    Quelque (en. Some)

    [kɛlk]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to an imprecise quantity.
    There is something I need to tell you.
    Il y a quelque chose que je dois te dire.
    Used to indicate the existence of certain elements.
    I met some interesting people yesterday.
    J'ai rencontré quelque personne intéressante hier.
    Can also mean 'some'.
    You need to read some books to fully understand the subject.
    Il faut lire quelque livres pour bien comprendre le sujet.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'qualis' which means 'what kind'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    something
    An indefinite element or an unspecified object.
    quelque chose
    somewhere
    An undetermined place.
    quelque part
    sometimes
    Several times, sometimes.
    quelque fois
    in some situations, misfortune is good
    Even a bad situation can have a good outcome.
    à quelque chose malheur est bon

    Related Words

    some
    Plural form of something, indicates several elements.
    quelques
    somewhat
    A little, a reasonable amount but not much.
    quelque peu

    Slang Meanings

    In a familiar context, used to refer to something trivial.
    It's just something I do to pass the time.
    C'est juste quelque chose que je fais pour passer le temps.
    To speak casually about a situation.
    There was quite a vibe at the party!
    Il y avait quelque ambiance à la fête!