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    Quelques (en. A few)

    /kɛlk/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Used to indicate a small number or a limited quantity.
    He has a few friends.
    Il a quelques amis.
    To describe unspecified but present elements.
    I read a few interesting books.
    J'ai lu quelques livres intéressants.
    Can also express an approximation.
    It takes a few minutes.
    Cela prend quelques minutes.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'quelque', meaning 'something of' or 'certain'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a few efforts
    A limited number of necessary efforts.
    quelques efforts
    a few days
    A short span of time, usually between two and seven days.
    quelques jours
    a few times
    Refers to a limited number of repetitions.
    quelques fois
    a few tips
    A restricted number of suggestions.
    quelques conseils
    a few words
    A low number of terms or phrases.
    quelques mots

    Related Words

    certain
    Which is certain or defined.
    certain
    various
    Variety or various, indicating difference.
    divers
    partial
    Indicating that a single part or a small number of elements is considered.
    partiel

    Slang Meanings

    Some of them
    There were a few who disagreed.
    Il y avait quelques-uns qui n'étaient pas d'accord.
    Some tricks
    I have a few tricks to show you.
    J'ai quelques trucs à te montrer.
    Little things
    We did some little things together.
    On a fait des petits trucs ensemble.