Tels (en. Such)

[tɛl]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Translation: Used to refer to similar things or people.
Translation: Such are the results of the test.
Tels sont les résultats du test.
Translation: Relates to a defined group.
Translation: There are such students who succeed better than others.
Il y a tels étudiants qui réussissent mieux que d'autres.
Translation: Evokes the nature or quality of something.
Translation: He displays such musical talents.
Il présente de tels talents musicaux.

Etymology

Translation: From Old French 'tel', meaning 'such' or 'like'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Translation: as they are
Translation: As is, without modification.
tels quels
Translation: such would be
Translation: In this way, it would be.
tels seraient
Translation: such are the facts
Translation: Here is the state of affairs.
tels sont les faits

Related Words

Translation: such
Translation: Adj. designating a specific thing or person.
tel
Translation: so much
Translation: Adverb that intensifies an adjective.
tellement
Translation: as is
Translation: Expression meaning 'in the present state'.
tel quel

Slang Meanings

Translation: Such are the mores
Translation: In this context, it's a too common prejudice.
Dans ce contexte, c'est un préjugé trop courant.
Translation: Such in the old-fashioned way
Translation: A group of people who still follow old traditions.
Un groupe de gens qui suivent encore de vieilles traditions.