The letter Q in French is most commonly pronounced just like the French K: listen. Just as in English, Q must be followed by U, but there are only a few words in which it's pronounced like the English Q.
French words with Q
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quitter (to leave)
quinze (fifteen)
banque (bank)
équateur (equator)
aquarelle (watercolor)
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