Qu’on (en. That we)

/kɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

conjunction

Used to link a proposition to an antecedent.

The method we chose is the most effective.

La méthode qu’on a choisie est la plus efficace.

Introduces a general idea or question.

It is important that we take this into account.

Il est important qu’on prenne cela en compte.

Contraction of 'que' and 'on', used in spoken French.

whether we like it or not

To arrange to take into account a reality or an obligation.

qu’on le veuille ou non

that we agree

To indicate a necessity for agreement among people.

qu’on soit d'accord

let's spread the word

To invite to share information or news.

qu’on se le dise

let's talk about it

To express the idea of discussing a topic in detail.

qu’on en parle

Indefinite pronoun representing a group of people or things.

that

Conjunction that introduces a subordinate clause.

que

the one

Demonstrative pronoun used to designate a specific individual.

celui

Used informally to address someone without formality.

Let's go together, it's more fun.

Qu’on y aille ensemble, c’est plus sympa.

In expressions to signify that people are responsible.

It's not that we want to, it's that we have to.

C'est pas qu’on veut, c'est qu’on doit.