Qu’a (en. What has)
k'a
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
expresses possession or existence of something by someone
He has a very fast car.
Il qu’a une voiture très rapide.
used to highlight a distinction or characteristic
It's her who won the prize.
C'est elle qu’a gagné le prix.
often used in an informal register to ask a question about possession
What did he do with his things?
Qu’a-t-il fait avec ses affaires ?
Etymology
Contraction of 'que' and 'a' from the verb 'to have'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
what did
reference to what a person has expressed or stated.
qu’a dit
what did
inquiry about someone's past actions.
qu’a fait
what is needed
term used to ask what someone needs.
qu’a besoin
Related Words
has
third person singular form of the verb to have
a
possesses
any person who holds something
possède
has a
alternative form with the use of the verb to have
a une
Slang Meanings
used in informal language to mean what a person has or owns
Look at all this stuff, what does he have again?
Regarde tous ces trucs, qu’a t-il encore ?