French · Question Words
quel
which
Beginneradjective
Definition
Used to ask about a choice between options.
Example
Quel film veux-tu voir?
Which film do you want to see?
Etymology
'Quel' comes from the Latin 'qualis', meaning 'of what kind'. It has maintained its purpose as an interrogative adjective in French.
How & Where It’s Used
'Quel' is versatile, used in both spoken and written contexts across all levels of formality, commonly seen in questions pertaining to choice.