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Comment (en. How)

/kɔ.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Used to ask questions about how something is done.

How did you achieve that feat?

Comment as-tu réussi cet exploit ?

Used to ask for information about a state or situation.

How is your family?

Comment va ta famille ?

Used to express surprise or disbelief.

How could he say that?

Comment a-t-il pu dire cela ?

It can be used to open a discussion.

How is it that you are here?

Comment se fait-il que tu sois ici ?

An interrogative word to seek clarifications.

How does that work?

Comment cela fonctionne-t-il ?

Etymology

From Latin 'commentare', which means 'to comment, explain'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

How are you?

Informal inquiry about someone's condition.

Comment ça va ?

How can I help you?

Offer of assistance.

Comment puis-je vous aider ?

What are their names?

Question about the names of people.

Comment s'appellent-ils ?

How do we do it?

Inquiry about the process to follow.

Comment on fait ?

How do you feel?

Inquiry about someone's emotional state.

Comment te sens-tu ?

Related Words

comment

Explanation or interpretation given about a subject.

commentaire

to comment

To express an opinion or make a remark about something.

commenter

comments

Notes or annotations on a text or situation.

commentaires

Slang Meanings

To inquire informally.

So, how is it going this weekend?

Alors, comment ça se passe ce week-end ?

To be astonished or surprised.

How did he do that?

Comment il a fait ça ?