/kə/
that (introduces a subordinate noun clause and connects it to its parent clause); Substitutes for another, previously stated conjunction.; when, no sooner; Links two noun phrases in apposition forming a clause without a (finite) verb, such that the complement acts as predicate.
“Je vois que tu parles bien français.” — I see that you speak French well.
Inherited from Latin quid, usurping some of the roles of Latin quod.
introduces a comparison; only, just; but, nothing but; how (in rhetorical interjections)
“Il est plus grand que son père.” — He is taller than his father.
Synonyms: seulement
Inherited from Latin quam.
The inanimate direct-object or predicative interrogative pronoun: what; The inanimate subject interrogative pronoun in impersonal constructions.; The inanimate subject interrogative pronoun.
“Que pensez-vous de cette peinture ?” — What do you think of that painting?
Inherited from Latin quid, from Proto-Indo-European *kʷid, compare *kʷís. Doublet of quoi 'what', the tonic/emphasized counterpart, hence diphthongized.
The direct object relative pronoun.
“C'est un homme que je connais très bien.” — He's a man whom I know very well.
Inherited from Latin quem.