Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
qui
pronoun
/kiː/
Definition
A term used to introduce a clause that gives more information about a noun, often translating to ‘who’ in English.
Examples
- Qui est-ce qui parle? (Who is speaking?)
- Les personnes qui viennent sont mes amis. (The people who are coming are my friends.)
Meaning
It is primarily used in legal and formal contexts to refer to a person or entity being discussed.
Synonyms
- who
- whom
- that