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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

"Prenez encore quelquechose, monsieur; une pomme cuite, des biscuits, encore une tasse de cafe?"

From The Professor by Brontë, Charlotte

"Quel ennui d'ecrire quelquechose que l'on ne comprend pas!"

From The Professor by Brontë, Charlotte

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

"Seght ons wat nieuws, Dicte nous quelquechose de nouveau, Recita nobis aliquid novi."

From Notes and Queries, Number 42, August 17, 1850 by Various