French Expression · Beginner
Quelque chose de
Something + adjective (e.g., something good, something new)
Pronunciation: KELK shohz duh
Meaning
Used to describe an unspecified thing with an adjective, where 'de' is always used before the adjective.
Example
J'ai vu quelque chose de beau au musée.
I saw something beautiful at the museum.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Quelque chose de out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a beginner-level French expression.