chose
/ʃoz/
thing
J'ai une chose à te dire.
I have something to tell you.
general
A concrete or abstract thing; the generic noun for an object, matter, or affair.
J'ai une chose à te dire.
I have something to tell you.
Feminine noun: la chose, une chose.
general
In the plural, means belongings or affairs.
Pose tes choses dans l'entrée.
Put your things in the hallway.
Collocations
Word Origin
From Latin causa (cause, reason, affair).
Usage Notes
Truc is the casual equivalent; chose is neutral and always safe.
Dictionnaire Français-Anglais