que
Meanings
Conjunction
1. that (introduces a subordinate noun clause and connects it to its parent clause)
2. Substitutes for another, previously stated conjunction.
3. when, no sooner
4. Links two noun phrases in apposition forming a clause without a (finite) verb, such that the complement acts as predicate.
5. introduces a comparison
a. than (comparisons of superiority or inferiority)
b. as (comparisons of equality)
6. only, just; but, nothing but (used with ne)
7. how (in rhetorical interjections)
Examples27446
Il est plus grand que son père.
He is taller than his father.
Je ne mange que des fruits.
I eat nothing but fruit.
Que c'est beau!
How beautiful it is!
Elle est aussi intelligente que toi.
She is as smart as you.
Je vois que tu parles bien français.
I see that you speak French well.
Mais que t'es drôle, quoi.
Oh, how funny you are.