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Commentaire (en. Comment)

/kɔ.mɑ̃.tɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Remark or explanation about a text, a situation, or a subject.

He wrote a very informative commentary on the book.

Il a écrit un commentaire très instructif sur le livre.

Critical or explanatory analysis of a work.

His comment on the movie sparked lively debates.

Son commentaire sur le film a suscité de vifs débats.

Personal opinion about an event or current affairs.

She shared her comment on the new policies.

Elle a partagé son commentaire sur les nouvelles politiques.

Etymology

From the Latin 'commentarium', derived from 'commentari', which means 'to reflect, to note'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make a comment

To explain or give one's opinion about something.

faire un commentaire

superfluous comment

Observation that adds nothing useful.

commentaire superflu

laudatory comment

Positive or flattering remark.

commentaire élogieux

controversial comment

Observation that provokes controversy.

commentaire polémique

constructive comment

Opinion aimed at improving a situation.

commentaire constructif

Related Words

annotate

Making explanatory notes on a text.

annoter

critique

Analysis or evaluation of a work.

critique

revision

Action of reviewing a text or a piece of work.

révision

discussion

Conversation or debate about a topic.

discussion

evaluation

Judgment on the quality of a work or performance.

évaluation

Slang Meanings

Disparaging comment

His disparaging comment shocked everyone.

Son commentaire désobligeant a choqué tout le monde.

Online comment

Online comments can sometimes be very cruel.

Les commentaires en ligne peuvent parfois être très cruels.

constructive comment

I appreciate constructive comments on my work.

J'apprécie les commentaires constructifs sur mon travail.