quelquun

Quelquun is not a standard French word. It is typically a misspelling or stylized variant of the French pronoun quelqu’un, meaning “someone” or “somebody.”

Orthography and meaning: In correct French, the word is spelled quelqu’un, with an apostrophe indicating elision between quelque and un. The meaning remains the indefinite pronoun referring to an unspecified person in the singular. The nonstandard form “quelquun” lacks the apostrophe and is generally regarded as incorrect in formal language contexts.

Usage in contemporary contexts: Because of informal writing, online communication, and branding, you may encounter “Quelquun” used as a proper name, username, or brand identity. In these cases it functions as a label rather than the grammatical pronoun, and its interpretation depends on context rather than standard French grammar.

Cultural and linguistic notes: There is no widely recognized concept or entity named “Quelquun” in major reference works. When used as a name, it often signals stylistic choice or branding rather than linguistic meaning. For learners of French, the key point is to use the standard form quelque chose? No—the standard is quelqu’un for “someone,” with the apostrophe.

See also: quelqu’un; French orthography; elision in French; apostrophes in contraction.