English–French
“essence” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/kwid/
Example
Le quid du problème est difficile à saisir.
The essence of the problem is difficult to grasp.
How to say “essence” in French
“Essence” in French is quid.
A debate has a hidden hinge on which the meaning of the whole matter turns.
Example sentences with quid
Quel est le quid de cette affaire ?
What is the point of this affair?
Tips for using quid
- Quid sounds formal or literary in ordinary French, where l'essentiel or le cœur du problème is often more natural.