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    Commun (en. Common)

    /kɔ.my/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Characteristic of a group, shared by everyone.
    It is a common interest among all team members.
    C'est un intérêt commun à tous les membres de l'équipe.
    That is frequent, habitual.
    It is a common practice in this company.
    C'est une pratique commune dans cette entreprise.
    Said of something that is not exceptional.
    It is a common dish found in many restaurants.
    C'est un plat commun que l'on trouve dans de nombreux restaurants.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'communis', meaning 'shared, common'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in common
    Shared among several people.
    en commun
    to be on the same wavelength
    To have similar opinions or ideas.
    être sur la même longueur d'onde
    a common good
    A benefit shared by all.
    un bien commun

    Related Words

    communal
    Relating to a municipality or community.
    communal
    community
    A group of people sharing common interests or characteristics.
    communauté
    communication
    Act of exchanging information.
    communication

    Slang Meanings

    Something mundane or uninteresting.
    It's really common, it doesn't catch my attention.
    C'est vraiment commun, ça n'attire pas mon attention.
    Used to refer to a person who is not special.
    He's just a common guy, nothing extraordinary.
    Il est juste un type commun, rien d'extraordinaire.