ce que

ce que
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., elle, lui).
pronoun
a. what (subject of the verb)
Je ne comprends pas ce que le professeur veut dire.I don’t understand what the teacher means.
b. which (object of the verb)
Marielle a encore oublié ses clés, ce que Xavier n’a pas manqué de lui faire remarquer.Marielle forgot her keys again, which Xavier was quick to point out to her.
An adverb phrase is a group of words used to describe a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., de plus en plus).
adverb phrase
2.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(used to express intensity)
a. so
Ce que c’est calme, ici !It's so quiet here!
b. such (adjective)
Ce que tu es fatigant, aujourd’hui !You're such a pain today!
c. how
Ce que tu es beau dans ce costume !How handsome you look in that suit!
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