French · Greetings & Essentials
"Which?" in French: quel ? / quelle ?
quel ? / quelle ?
Which in French is quel, agreeing with the noun: quel train, quelle robe, quels films, quelles chaussures. Before a vowel, quel stays quel: quel âge.
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How to pronounce quel ? / quelle ?
Say it
kell
/kɛl/
Kell. Feminine quelle sounds the same; plurals add a light s in liaison sometimes.
"Which?" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| quel ? | which? (m. sg.) Before masculine singular nouns. | Before masculine singular nouns. |
| quelle ? | which? (f. sg.) Before feminine singular nouns. | Before feminine singular nouns. |
| quels / quelles ? | which? (plural) Masculine / feminine plural. | Masculine / feminine plural. |
| lequel / laquelle | which one Pronoun forms. | Pronoun forms. |
How to use quel ? / quelle ? in real life
- 1Train station
Quel train va à Lyon ?
Which train goes to Lyon?
Quel + masculine noun.
- 2Choosing clothes
Quelle veste tu mets ce soir ?
Which jacket are you wearing tonight?
Quelle + feminine.
- 3Streaming night
Quels épisodes tu as déjà vus ?
Which episodes have you already seen?
Quels plural masculine.
Mistakes English speakers make with quel ? / quelle ?
Incorrect: Quelle train ?
Correct: Quel train ?
Train is masculine: quel.
Incorrect: Quel robe ?
Correct: Quelle robe ?
Robe is feminine: quelle.
Good to know
Agreement on quel/quelle is a classic learner hurdle. Native speakers still sometimes hesitate for a split second before a noun they rarely use.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking a dessert at a bakery
ChatPal
Quelle tarte tu veux ?
Which tart do you want?
You
Quel choix tu me conseilles ?
Which choice do you recommend?
ChatPal
La tarte au citron. Et toi, quelle boisson ?
The lemon tart. And you—which drink?
You
Un thé, merci.
A tea, thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Which?" in French
How do you say which in French?
Quel / quelle (and plurals quels / quelles).
How do I choose the form?
Match the gender and number of the noun that follows.
What about which one?
Lequel, laquelle, lesquels, lesquelles.
How do you pronounce quel?
Kell—same for quelle in isolation.
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