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Which
(h)wɪtʃ
Extremamente Comum
0 - 100
0 - 100
O índice de frequência e importância das palavras indica com que frequência uma palavra aparece em um determinado idioma. Quanto menor o número, mais frequentemente a palavra é usada. As palavras mais frequentemente usadas variam normalmente de 1 a 4000. Este índice de importância ajuda você a se concentrar nas palavras mais úteis durante o seu processo de aprendizagem de idiomas.

Lequel / Laquelle / Lesquels / Lesquelles, Quel, Quelles, Quel type de

Significados de Which em português

Le mot « which » est un pronom interrogatif et un pronom relatif en anglais. Il est utilisé pour poser des questions ou pour introduire des propositions relatives, permettant de préciser ou de spécifier des informations.

Utilisation quotidienne

  1. Pronom interrogatif : « which » est utilisé pour poser des questions lorsque plusieurs options sont disponibles.

    • Exemples :
      • "Which book do you prefer?" (Quel livre préfères-tu ?)
      • "Which color do you like best?" (Quelle couleur aimes-tu le plus ?)
  2. Pronom relatif : « which » est utilisé pour introduire des propositions relatives qui donnent des informations supplémentaires sur un nom ou un pronom.

    • Exemples :
      • "The book, which I read last week, was fascinating." (Le livre, que j'ai lu la semaine dernière, était fascinant.)
      • "The car, which is red, belongs to my sister." (La voiture, qui est rouge, appartient à ma sœur.)

Contextes d'utilisation

  • Formel et informel : « which » peut être utilisé dans des contextes formels et informels. Dans des écrits académiques ou professionnels, il est souvent utilisé comme pronom relatif. Dans des conversations quotidiennes, il est couramment utilisé pour poser des questions.

  • Par qui : Utilisé par des locuteurs de l'anglais dans diverses situations, que ce soit dans des discussions, des présentations, ou des écrits.

Phrases et expressions courantes

  • "Which one?" (Lequel ?)
  • "Which way?" (Quel chemin ?)
  • "I'm not sure which to choose." (Je ne suis pas sûr de lequel choisir.)

Erreurs courantes

  • Confondre « which » avec « what » : « which » est utilisé lorsque le choix est limité à un certain nombre d'options, tandis que « what » est plus général et peut être utilisé dans des contextes plus larges.
    • Exemple incorrect : "What book do you prefer?" (correct : "Which book do you prefer?" si plusieurs livres sont présentés.)

Mots apparentés

  • Synonymes : "what" (dans des contextes appropriés), "that" (dans certains cas).
  • Antonymes : Il n'y a pas d'antonymes directs, mais des termes qui indiquent l'absence de choix comme "none" (aucun).

Nuances de prononciation

  • « which » se prononce /wɪtʃ/. Il est important de ne pas confondre le son « wh » avec « w » seul, car cela peut altérer la compréhension.

Grammaire et étymologie

  • En tant que pronom relatif, « which » est souvent suivi d'une virgule dans des phrases non restrictives.
  • Étymologiquement, « which » provient de l'anglais ancien « hwilc », qui signifie « quel » ou « lequel », illustrant son utilisation pour poser des questions et spécifier des choix.

Significados de Which em português

Lequel / Laquelle / Lesquels / Lesquelles

Exemplo:
Which book do you prefer?
Lequel de ces livres préfères-tu ?
Which of these options is better?
Laquelle de ces options est meilleure ?
Uso: Formal/InformalContexto: Used in questions to specify a choice among multiple items.
Observação: In French, the form of ' lequel' changes according to the gender and number of the noun it refers to.

Quel

Exemplo:
Which color do you like?
Quelle couleur aimes-tu ?
Which city are you visiting?
Quelle ville visites-tu ?
Uso: Informal/FormalContexto: Used in questions to inquire about a specific choice, often with singular nouns.
Observação: Use 'quel' for masculine singular nouns and 'quelle' for feminine singular nouns.

Quelles

Exemplo:
Which languages do you speak?
Quelles langues parles-tu ?
Which questions did you ask?
Quelles questions as-tu posées ?
Uso: Informal/FormalContexto: Used in questions to inquire about multiple items or plural nouns.
Observação: This form is used for feminine plural nouns.

Quel type de

Exemplo:
Which type of music do you prefer?
Quel type de musique préfères-tu ?
Which type of food do you enjoy?
Quel type de nourriture aimes-tu ?
Uso: Informal/FormalContexto: Used to specify a category or type among various options.
Observação: Commonly used when asking about preferences related to categories.

Sinônimos de Which

Which one is

This synonym is used to ask for a preference or opinion among a set of choices.
Exemplo: Which one is your favorite movie genre?
Observação: It focuses on identifying a favorite or preferred option.

Which one would

This synonym is used to pose a hypothetical question about a choice or decision.
Exemplo: Which one would you choose if you had the chance?
Observação: It introduces a hypothetical scenario for decision-making.

Expressões e frases comuns de Which

Which one

Used to inquire about a choice between two or more options.
Exemplo: Which one do you prefer, the blue dress or the red one?
Observação: The phrase "which one" specifically refers to selecting one from multiple options.

Which way

Asking about the direction or route to take.
Exemplo: Do you remember which way we came from?
Observação: The phrase "which way" pertains to the direction or route to be chosen.

Which means

Used when asking for clarification or an explanation.
Exemplo: I don't understand this word. Which means, can you explain it to me?
Observação: The phrase "which means" is used to inquire about the meaning or interpretation of something.

Which one of

Used to single out a specific item or person from a group.
Exemplo: Which one of these paintings do you think is the most beautiful?
Observação: The phrase "which one of" is used to indicate a choice or preference among a group of items or individuals.

Which way the wind blows

Refers to someone who changes opinions or actions based on external influences.
Exemplo: It's hard to predict his decision. He tends to go whichever way the wind blows.
Observação: The idiom "which way the wind blows" implies being indecisive or easily swayed by circumstances.

Pick and choose

To carefully select or make choices.
Exemplo: Stop picking and choosing your tasks; just get started on something!
Observação: The idiom "pick and choose" conveys the act of selecting carefully from various options.

In which case

Used to introduce a situation or condition.
Exemplo: I will bring an umbrella, in which case it rains during our hike.
Observação: The phrase "in which case" is employed to present a specific circumstance or scenario.

Expressões cotidianas (gíria) de Which

Which way the wind is blowing

This expression means to be uncertain about the current situation or trend.
Exemplo: I don't know which way the wind is blowing on this issue.
Observação: The slang term is a metaphorical expression indicating uncertainty, while 'which way' alone simply refers to a direction.

Which one's your poison?

This is a casual way of asking someone which alcoholic drink they prefer.
Exemplo: So, which one's your poison tonight, beer or whiskey?
Observação: The slang term 'poison' is used in a humorous or colloquial manner to ask about drink preferences.

Which came first, the chicken or the egg?

This is used to describe a situation where it is difficult to determine the causal relationship between two things.
Exemplo: I'm so confused about this issue; it's like the question of which came first, the chicken or the egg.
Observação: The slang term references a popular philosophical question, adding depth to the expression.

Which side are you on?

It means to question or determine a person's allegiance or opinion regarding a particular matter.
Exemplo: In this argument, I can't tell which side you are on.
Observação: The slang term emphasizes the aspect of taking a position or stance, as opposed to purely questioning direction.

Which - Exemplos

Gramática de Which

Which - Pronome (Pronoun) / Determinante interrogativo (Wh-determiner)
Lema: which
Conjugações
Sílabas, Separação e Ênfase
Which contém 1 sílabas: which
Transcrição fonética: ˈ(h)wich
which , ˈ(h)wich (A sílaba vermelha é tônica)

Which - Importância e frequência de uso

O índice de frequência e importância das palavras indica com que frequência uma palavra aparece em um determinado idioma. Quanto menor o número, mais frequentemente a palavra é usada. As palavras mais frequentemente usadas variam normalmente de 1 a 4000.
Which: 0 - 100 (Extremamente Comum).
Este índice de importância ajuda você a se concentrar nas palavras mais úteis durante o seu processo de aprendizagem de idiomas.
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