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quelquechose

British  
/ ˈkɛlkəˈʃəʊz /

noun

  1. an insignificant thing; mere trifle

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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

Compair Chivreil si tan sire quelquechose compère Avocat dire lui.

From Nights With Uncle Remus Myths and Legends of the Old Plantation by Harris, Joel Chandler

"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

"Il y a," said she, "quelquechose de bien remarquable dans le caractère Anglais."

From Villette by Brontë, Charlotte