quelquechose
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of quelquechose
French, literally: something
Example Sentences
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They are now blissfully ensconced in Jeanne's country house, and throughout France the middle-aged men are singing a variation on the old Piaf standard: Oui, je regrette quelquechose.
From Time Magazine Archive
"Prenez encore quelquechose, monsieur; une pomme cuite, des biscuits, encore une tasse de cafe?"
From The Professor by Brontë, Charlotte
Hortense regarded me boldly, and giggled at the same time, while she said, with an air of impudent freedom— "Dictez-nous quelquechose de facile pour commencer, monsieur."
From The Professor by Brontë, Charlotte
"Seght ons wat nieuws, Dicte nous quelquechose de nouveau, Recita nobis aliquid novi."
From Notes and Queries, Number 42, August 17, 1850 by Various
"Quel ennui d'ecrire quelquechose que l'on ne comprend pas!"
From The Professor by Brontë, Charlotte
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