some in French
some in French is environ, quelque, certains — some means an unspecified but limited amount or number of something.
some in French
environ
Of a measurement: approximately, roughly.
quelque
Of a measurement: approximately, roughly.
certains
(stressed) A nonzero, unspecified proportion of (a bounded set of countable things): at least two.
certain
(stressed) A nonzero, unspecified proportion of (a bounded set of countable things): at least two.
des
(stressed) A nonzero, unspecified proportion of (a bounded set of countable things): at least two.
quelques
A nonzero, unspecified quantity or number of (an unbounded set of countable things).
quelque
A nonzero, unspecified quantity or number of (an unbounded set of countable things).
du
An unspecified amount of (something uncountable).
la
An unspecified amount of (something uncountable).
quelconque
(stressed) A certain, an unspecified or unknown.
quelques
A certain number, at least two.
certains
A certain number, at least two.
quelque
A certain number, at least two.
de la
An indefinite quantity.
du
An indefinite quantity.
des
An indefinite quantity.
de la
An indefinite amount; a part. Used mostly with abstract and nonliving objects.
des
An indefinite amount; a part. Used mostly with abstract and nonliving objects.
du
An indefinite amount; a part. Used mostly with abstract and nonliving objects.
What does "some" mean?
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determiner An unspecified but limited amount or number of something.
"Could you pass me some sugar for my coffee?"
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determiner Used to mean "a considerable amount of", emphasising a notable quantity or degree.
"That took some courage to admit."
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pronoun An unspecified part or number of a larger group.
"Some of the cakes had already been eaten by the time we arrived."
some in a sentence
- Could you pass me some sugar for my coffee?
- Some students missed the deadline for the assignment.
- That took some courage to admit.
- Some of the cakes had already been eaten by the time we arrived.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "some" in French?
"some" in French is environ, quelque, certains. some means: An unspecified but limited amount or number of something.
How do you use "some" in a sentence?
Example: "Could you pass me some sugar for my coffee?" In French, "some" is environ, quelque, certains.
Are there other ways to say "some" in French?
Yes — French has 10 translations listed for "some": environ, quelque, certains, certain, des, quelques.
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