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French Words That Start With Q

French Words Starting with Q

Post updated October 3rd, 2023 :
– Add a printable pdf file of the word list.
– Addition of 6 new words or french expressions beginning with Q.
– New table format for the list.
– Definitions added.

Today I had fun with the words that start with Q by including in my list some common French expressions.

I hope my crossword friends won’t mind too much, but it’s easier to learn with a little fun.

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French Words That Start With Q

So there is my list of 55 French words beginning with Q with their :

English translation
Family : french noun, french adjective, french preposition, french verb…
Gender : feminine or masculine
Meaning
Number of letters (for fans of crosswords or Scrabble)

French Words Starting with Q

Word Starting with ‘Q’ in French	Translation in English	Family and Gender of Words	Meaning
qu’à cela ne tienne	No problem, never mind	Expression	A phrase meaning it’s not an issue or concern.
quand	when	Conjunction	Used to specify a point in time.
quant	as for, regarding	Adverb	Used to introduce a particular aspect of a subject.
quantifier	to quantify	Verb	Measure or express the quantity of something.
quantitatif	quantitative	Adjective	Relating to the measurement of quantity.
quasiment	almost, nearly	Adverb	Used to indicate a close approximation.
quatorze	fourteen	Common Masculine Noun	The number after thirteen and before fifteen.
quatuor	quartet	Common Masculine Noun	A group of four musicians or singers.
que	than, that, which, who, what	Adverb, Relative Pronoun, Interrogative Pronoun	Used for comparisons, as a connector, or to ask questions.
Québecois	Quebecois	Adjective	Relating to Quebec, Canada.
quelqu’un	someone	Adverb	Refers to an unspecified person.
quelque	some	Adverb	Indicates an unspecific number or amount.
quelquefois	sometimes	Adverb	Occurring occasionally or irregularly.
querelleur	quarrelsome	Adjective	Inclined to argue or dispute.
quérir	to fetch, go and get	Verb	To go and bring back something or someone.
quête	quest, search	Common Feminine Noun	A journey for a specific purpose or objective.
quemander	request	Verb	To ask for something, often insistently.
question	question	Common Feminine Noun	An inquiry seeking a reply or solution.
queue	tail, line	Common Feminine Noun	The rear part of an animal or a line of people.
qui	who, which	Relative Pronoun	Used to introduce a relative clause.
quiche	quiche	Common Feminine Noun	A savory pie with a filling of eggs, cheese, and other ingredients.
quille	pin, skittle	Common Feminine Noun	A pin used in bowling or skittles.
quincaillerie	hardware store	Common Feminine Noun	A store that sells hardware and tools.
quinze	fifteen	Common Masculine Noun	The number after fourteen and before sixteen.
quinquagénaire	fifty-something	Adjective	Describing someone who is in their fifties.
quinte	fit, attack	Common Feminine Noun	A sudden outburst, such as of coughing or laughter.
quiproquo	misunderstanding, mix-up	Common Masculine Noun	A confusion or mistake due to a misunderstanding.
quoi	what	Interrogative Pronoun	Used to ask for information or clarification.
quoique	although	Conjunction	Used to introduce a contrasting or contradictory idea.
quotidien	daily	Adjective	Occurring or done every day.
quitter	to leave, quit	Verb	To depart from a place or cease an activity.
quintupler	to quintuple	Verb	To increase something fivefold.
quizz	quiz	Common Masculine Noun	A short test or game to assess knowledge.
qu’on se le dise!	Let it be known!	Expression	A phrase used to emphasize that something should be acknowledged.
qu’est-ce que c’est?	What is it?	Phrases	Used to inquire about the nature of something.
qu’est-ce qui se passe?	What’s happening?	Phrases	Used to ask about the current situation or events.
quoi de neuf?	What’s new?	Phrases	Used to ask if there is anything new or interesting.
quoi qu’il en soit	Be that as it may	Expression	Used to acknowledge a fact but indicate it won’t change one’s stance.
quand on parle du loup	Speak of the devil	Expression	Used when a person being talked about appears.
quant à moi	As for me	Expression	Used to introduce one’s own opinion or viewpoint.
qui ne tente rien n’a rien	Nothing ventured, nothing gained	Expression	Signifies that one has to take risks in order to achieve something.
qui sème le vent récolte la tempête	You reap what you sow	Expression	Actions have consequences, often negative.
qui vivra verra	Time will tell	Expression	Used to say that the future is uncertain and anything could happen.
qualitatif	qualitative	Adjective	Related to the quality or characteristics of something, rather than its quantity.
qualifier	to qualify	Verb	To describe, characterize, or enable someone or something to move to the next stage.
quart	quarter	Common Masculine Noun	One of four equal parts into which something is or can be divided.
quartier	neighborhood, district	Common Masculine Noun	A distinct area within a larger area, often inhabited by a specific community.
quantique	quantum	Adjective	Relating to the study or characteristics of quantum mechanics.
quasar	quasar	Common Masculine Noun	An extremely bright and distant celestial object, often powered by a black hole.
quorum	quorum	Common Masculine Noun	The minimum number of members needed for a group to officially conduct business.
quadrilatère	quadrilateral	Common Masculine Noun	A four-sided polygon.
quadrupède	quadruped	Common Masculine Noun	An animal that walks on four legs.
quasar	quasar	Common Masculine Noun	An extremely luminous object in space, powered by a black hole.
quasi	almost, nearly	Adverb	Used to indicate that something is almost but not completely a certain thing.
que dalle	nothing at all	Expression	Used to emphasize the absence or lack of something.

Table of French words that start with Q

This list includes fine common phrases or expressions not so easy to translate but funny 😉

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— Christine

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