'que

[ kyoo ]

/ kyu /

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noun Chiefly California.

a shortened form of barbecue.

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Origin of 'que

By shortening

Other definitions for 'que (2 of 2)

Que.

abbreviation

Quebec.

How to use 'que in a sentence

Put another way: El clavo que sobresale siempre recibe un martillazo.
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After visiting for a few minutes, as the women turned to leave, one of them told the twins: “Que Dios los bendiga.”
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Castro recalled the tender moment when he whispered, “Que Dios te bendiga,” or “May God bless you,” to his only child.
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The manxiety trend at its very worst.She Said: Amaury Nolasco, I have one question for you: Por que?
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You can serve him up at a formal Sunday dinner, or in shirtsleeves at a casual summer bar-b-que.
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Estimez un peu que c'est du reste du symbole et fondemens chrestiens.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
Ils me respondirent que si je la voulois, ils me la donnoyent tout faict.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
L'adieu et le deuil se clost par l'occision des chiens ce que le mourant ait des avants-coureurs en l'autre monde.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
Ils me donnerent parolle d'ainsy faire le tout; ce neantmoins, le languissant ne nous fut apport que deux jours aprs.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
Neantmoins le vieil Membertou, pere du malade, conceut asss l'affaire, et me promit qu'on s'arresteroit tout ce que j'en dirois.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various

British Dictionary definitions for 'que

Que.

abbreviation for

Quebec

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