qui or ce qui ?

Loui G.C1Kwiziq community member

qui or ce qui ?

Please could someone explain to me what exactly is the difference between "ce qui" and "qui"?

I think ce qui is which/what and qui is which/what/who but how do you know which "which" to use?

Grateful for any responses.

Loui

Asked 6 years ago
AurélieNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Bonjour Loui !

Here are links to our related lessons on qui and ce qui, which contains explanations as to "which is which" (pun intended!)  :)

https://kwiziq.learnfrenchwithalexa.com/revision/grammar/when-to-use-qui-to-say-who-which-or-that-relative-pronouns

https://kwiziq.learnfrenchwithalexa.com/revision/grammar/ce-qui-what-which-relative-pronouns

I hope that answers your questions!
Bonne journée !

Loui G. asked:

qui or ce qui ?

Please could someone explain to me what exactly is the difference between "ce qui" and "qui"?

I think ce qui is which/what and qui is which/what/who but how do you know which "which" to use?

Grateful for any responses.

Loui

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