quoi — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
quoi is used for these senses in English:
- come again (idiomatic, informal, by ellipsis) A polite formula used when one has not heard or understood what has been said, or to indicate surprise.
- come on An expression of disbelief.
- come on An expression of frustration, exasperation, or impatience; hurry up.
- excuse me (North America) Said, as though as a request to repeat information, in order to indicate disbelief or indignation.
- pardon Often used when someone does not understand what another person says.
- sorry Used as a request for someone to repeat something not heard or understood clearly.
- what (indirect interrogative) Which.
- what An expression of surprise or disbelief.
pardon — full definition
- noun Forgiveness for an offence.
- noun An official act that releases someone from further punishment for a crime.
- verb To forgive someone, or to excuse an offence officially.
- intj Used to politely ask someone to repeat what they said, or as an apology for a minor slip.
sorry — full definition
- adj Feeling regret or wanting to apologize for something one did.
- adj Feeling sad or sympathetic about a loss or misfortune.
- adj Pitifully poor or inadequate.
- interjection Used to apologize or express regret.
- interjection Especially British: used to politely ask someone to repeat what they said.