Comme (en. As)

/kɔm/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
preposition
Indicates a comparison.
She sings like an angel.
Elle chante comme un ange.
Introduces an explanation.
He succeeded as he had planned.
Il a réussi comme il l'avait prévu.
Used to give an example.
There are several fruits, like apples and pears.
Il y a plusieurs fruits, comme les pommes et les poires.

Etymology

From Latin 'quomodo', meaning 'in what manner'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

as usual
In the usual manner.
comme d'habitude
as if
In a way that gives the impression that.
comme si
come as you are
Come without changing who you are.
viens comme tu es

Related Words

compare
Establish similarities or differences.
comparer
similar
That resembles something else.
semblable
identical
That is the same.
identique

Slang Meanings

To express an exclamation.
He's handsome, as if he were a model!
Il est beau, comme si c'était un mannequin !
Used to reinforce a statement.
He's a genius, like I've never seen before!
C'est un génie, comme jamais vu avant !