Dictionary
English - French
Whom
hum
Extremely common
700 - 800
700 - 800
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
qui, à qui, que
Whom meanings in French
qui
Example:
The man whom I saw yesterday is my neighbor.
L'homme qui j'ai vu hier est mon voisin.
The person to whom you spoke is my friend.
La personne à qui tu as parlé est mon ami.
Usage: formalContext: Used in relative clauses to refer to people, especially in writing or formal speech.
Note: In French, 'qui' is used when the subject of the relative clause is a person, while 'que' is used when it is the object.
à qui
Example:
To whom it may concern.
À qui de droit.
The person to whom you should address your letter is Mr. Smith.
La personne à qui vous devez adresser votre lettre est M. Smith.
Usage: formalContext: Used in formal letters or communications to address an unknown recipient.
Note: This phrase is often used in official correspondence. In everyday conversation, it may be less common.
que
Example:
The woman whom I admire is a scientist.
La femme que j'admire est une scientifique.
He is the person whom I trust the most.
C'est la personne que je fais le plus confiance.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in relative clauses to refer to people, typically as the object of the verb.
Note: In these contexts, 'que' replaces 'whom' when it is the object of the verb in the relative clause.
Whom's synonyms
who
Who is used to refer to a person or people.
Example: The person who called you is waiting outside.
Note: Who is used for subjects of sentences, while whom is used for objects.
that
That can be used to refer to a person or thing.
Example: The man that I met yesterday is a doctor.
Note: That is more commonly used to refer to things, but can also refer to people in informal contexts.
which
Which is used to refer to things or animals.
Example: The book which I borrowed from the library is very interesting.
Note: Which is used for non-human subjects or objects.
whose
Whose is used to show possession or belonging.
Example: The woman whose car broke down asked for help.
Note: Whose is used to indicate ownership or association.
that one
That one is a colloquial way to refer to a specific person or thing.
Example: The girl that one can see in the picture is my sister.
Note: That one is more informal and conversational in nature.
Whom expressions, common phrases
To whom it may concern
This is a formal way to address a letter to an unknown recipient or a group of people who may be interested in the content of the letter.
Example: To whom it may concern, I am writing to inquire about the job opening.
Note: The phrase 'to whom it may concern' is a fixed expression used in formal writing, whereas 'whom' is a relative pronoun used to refer to the object of a verb or preposition.
Whom do you serve?
This is a formal or old-fashioned way of asking someone whom they are serving or working for.
Example: Whom do you serve, sir?
Note: In this context, 'whom' is used as an interrogative pronoun to ask about the object of the verb 'serve,' whereas 'whom' on its own is a relative pronoun.
For whom the bell tolls
This phrase is a famous line from a poem by John Donne and is used to reflect on the interconnectedness of humanity.
Example: For whom the bell tolls, it tolls for thee.
Note: The phrase uses 'whom' in an archaic or poetic manner, whereas 'whom' is a standard relative pronoun in modern English.
Whom shall I say is calling?
This is a formal way of asking for the identity of the person who is calling.
Example: Whom shall I say is calling?
Note: In this context, 'whom' is used as an interrogative pronoun to ask about the object of the verb 'say,' whereas 'whom' on its own is a relative pronoun.
With whom do you want to go?
This is a formal way of asking with whom someone wants to accompany or go somewhere.
Example: With whom do you want to go to the concert?
Note: In this context, 'whom' is used as an interrogative pronoun to ask about the object of the preposition 'with,' whereas 'whom' on its own is a relative pronoun.
Whom are you talking to?
This is a formal way of asking to whom someone is speaking.
Example: Whom are you talking to on the phone?
Note: In this context, 'whom' is used as an interrogative pronoun to ask about the object of the verb 'talking,' whereas 'whom' on its own is a relative pronoun.
Whom everyday (slang) expressions
Whatcha
Informal contraction of 'what are you' or 'what have you'. It is used to ask about someone's current activities or plans.
Example: Whatcha doin' tonight?
Note: Whatcha is a colloquial and relaxed form of 'what are you', commonly used in informal conversations.
Whodunnit
Combination of 'who' and 'dunnit' (short for 'done it'). It refers to a mystery or detective story where the focus is on solving a crime.
Example: That movie was a real whodunnit - you had no idea who the killer was until the end.
Note: Whodunnit is a playful slang term for a mystery or detective story, distinct from the formal usage of 'whom' as an object pronoun in a sentence.
Whatchamacallit
Used to refer to an object whose name one can't remember or doesn't know. It serves as a placeholder for any random or unspecified item.
Example: Could you hand me that whatchamacallit over there? I need to fix this.
Note: Whatchamacallit is a casual term for an unnamed object, contrasting with the formal usage of 'whom' as an object pronoun in English.
Whom - Examples
Whom did you invite to the party?
Qui avez-vous invité à la fête ?
To whom should I address this letter?
À qui devrais-je adresser cette lettre ?
With whom are you going to the concert?
Avec qui vas-tu au concert ?
Whom grammar
Whom - Pronoun (Pronoun) / Wh-pronoun (Wh-pronoun)
Lemma: whom
Conjugations
Syllables, Separation and Stress
whom Contains 1 syllables: whom
Phonetic transcription: ˈhüm
whom , ˈhüm (The red syllable is stressed)
Whom - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
whom: 700 - 800 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
...