How to Say ‘Something’ in French
Quelque chose
kelk choz
[kelk choz]
💬 Usage Tip: Literally means 'some thing'.
🇫🇷 In France: Used when asking if someone would like to add snacks or other items to their order.
Phrase Breakdown
Quelque
[kelk]
Something
Refers to an unspecified object or idea.
Avez-vous quelque chose de nouveau?
Do you have something new?
chose
[choz]
Thing
An object or item.
Il y a quelque chose à déguster.
There is something to taste.
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