How to Say ‘Something simple’ in French
Quelque chose de simple
kel-kuh shohz duh sahm-pl
[kel-kuh shohz duh sahm-pl]
Phrase Breakdown
Quelque chose
kel-kuh shohz
Something
An indefinite expression meaning an unspecified thing.
Je cherche quelque chose.
I’m looking for something.
Words in this phrase
Quelque
[kel-kuh]
something
Used to refer to an unspecified option or item.
Quelque de plus classique conviendrait peut-être mieux.
Something more classic might suit better.
chose
[shohz]
thing
Part of the fixed expression 'quelque chose', meaning 'something'.
Cette chose est facile à organiser pour le restaurant.
This thing is easy to organize for the restaurant.
De simple
duh sahm-pl
Simple
Describes something not complicated.
Un repas de simple.
A simple meal.
Words in this phrase
de
[duh]
of
Used before an adjective after 'quelque chose' in French structure.
Nous voulons quelque chose de facile à partager.
We want something easy to share.
simple
[sahm-pl]
simple
Means plain, uncomplicated, or straightforward; useful when discussing food preferences.
Un menu simple est souvent plus pratique pour un groupe.
A simple menu is often more practical for a group.
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