something

• Pronom indéfini désignant une chose, un objet, une idée ou une affaire non précisé(e) ; s'emploie souvent dans les phrases affirmatives, les questions où l'on s'attend à une réponse positive, ou les propositions et demandes polies.

An indefinite pronoun used to refer to an unspecified thing, object, idea, or matter; commonly appears in affirmative statements, questions expecting a positive response, or polite offers and requests.

1. Indefinite pronoun referring to an unspecified thing or objectA1formal

   Used to refer to a thing, object, idea, or matter that is not specifically named, known, or important in the context; typically appears in affirmative statements and in questions or requests when a positive response is anticipated.

   quelque chose

   • I heard something strange outside last night.
   • Would you like something to drink?
   • She has something important to tell you.
   • There's something in my eye.
   • He bought something special for her birthday.

2. Something of importance, value, or interestA2formal

   Used to refer to a thing that has significance, worth, or relevance, often in expressions like 'something special', 'something important', or 'something worth noting'.

   quelque chose d'important, de valeur ou d'intérêt

   • She achieved something remarkable in her career.
   • There's something beautiful about this place.
   • He said something that really made me think.
   • We need to do something about this problem.
   • That painting is truly something special.

3. Approximate quantity, degree, or description ('something like', 'something about')B1informal

   Used in informal expressions to indicate an approximate amount, time, quality, or characteristic, often with 'like', 'about', or 'around'.

   quantité ou degré approximatif

   • It costs something like fifty dollars.
   • He's something of an expert in this field.
   • There's something about her that I really like.
   • The meeting lasted something around two hours.
   • She has something of a talent for languages.