ce qui

ce qui
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., elle, lui).
pronoun
a. what (subject of the verb)
Christine devrait déjà être arrivée. Je me demande ce qui lui prend autant de temps.Christine should be here by now. I wonder what's taking her so long.
b. which (object of the verb)
Salima est partie sans dire au revoir, ce qui a profondément agacé sa mère.Salima left without saying goodbye, which really annoyed her mother.
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