How do you say "Something special?" in French?

"Something special?" in French is "Quelque chose de spécial?". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘Something special?’ in French

Q: What does "Quelque chose de spécial?" mean in English?

"Quelque chose de spécial?" means "Something special?" in English. Usage tip: After [quelque chose], French uses [de] before an adjective: [quelque chose de spécial], [quelque chose d'utile]. This is a handy pattern to reuse.

Quelque chose de spécial?

kuhlk shohz duh spe-sjal

[kuhlk shohz duh spe-sjal]

💬 Usage Tip: After [quelque chose], French uses [de] before an adjective: [quelque chose de spécial], [quelque chose d'utile]. This is a handy pattern to reuse.

Phrase Breakdown

Quelque chose

kuhlk shohz

Words in this phrase

Quelque

[kuhlk]

Something

Denoting a thing that is not specifically identified.

Example

Pensez-vous q'il se passe quelque chose de spécial dans votre organisation?

Do you think something special is happening in your organization?

chose

[shohz]

Thing

An object or entity that could be talked about.

Example

Chaque projet apporte quelque chose de spécial.

Every project brings something special.

De spécial?

duh spe-sjal

Words in this phrase

[duh]

Part of a larger or related item or subject.

Example

Développez-vous quelque chose de spécial pour vos clients?

Are you developing something special for your clients?

spécial

[spe-sjal]

Special

Having distinctive qualities that set it apart.

Example

Votre dernière campagne a-t-elle un attribut de spécial?

Does your latest campaign have a special attribute?

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