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    Which (en. Which)

    /wɪtʃ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    pronoun
    A relative pronoun used to introduce a subordinate clause.
    I don't know which one to choose.
    Je ne sais pas lequel choisir.
    Used to indicate a person or thing among a set.
    The question that concerns me is: which one of the two.
    La question qui me préoccupe est : lequel des deux.
    To ask for clarifications.
    Which of these books is the best?
    Lequel de ces livres est le meilleur ?

    Etymology

    From Old English 'hwilc', 'hwælc', meaning 'which'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    which one to choose?
    expression used to ask for a preference among several options.
    lequel choisir ?
    that one or this one?
    used to compare two things.
    celle-là ou celle-ci ?
    who knows?
    to indicate uncertainty or doubt.
    qui sait ?

    Related Words

    which
    ending with an interrogative adjective.
    quel
    which (feminine)
    the feminine form of 'quel'.
    quelle
    who
    a pronoun used to refer to a person.
    qui

    Slang Meanings

    It's a bit complicated, but which one is it?
    Do you want the red one or the blue one? Uh, which one is it?
    Tu veux le rouge ou le bleu ? Euh, c'est lequel ?
    Sometimes used to indicate hesitation.
    For dessert, which one is it?
    Pour le dessert, c'est lequel ?