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quelquechose

British

/ ˈkɛlkəˈʃəʊz /

noun

an insignificant thing; mere trifle

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Etymology

Origin of quelquechose

French, literally: something

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quelquechose

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

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 Charlotte Brontë

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