How in French 🇫🇷

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Remember that final consonants are usually silent in French.

This doesn’t quite completely explain the pronunciation but it’ll get you closer

9 months ago

comment info.

The French word for ‘comment’ in the context of asking “how” (e.g., How are you?) is “comment.” Here are some tips and information to help you remember and use the French term “comment”:

1. **Pronunciation and Memory Tip:** The French word “comment” is pronounced roughly as [koh-mawn]. To help remember it, associate it with the English word “comment” as they are spelled identically, though pronounced differently.

2. **Explanations:** In French, “comment” is an interrogative adverb used to ask for specific information about the manner or way in which something happens or is done. It translates directly to “how” in English.

3. **Other Words with Similar Meanings:** There are other interrogative adverbs in French that might be used to ask about different types of information. For example:
– “Pourquoi?” means “Why?”
– “Où?” means “Where?”
– “Quand?” means “When?”
– “Qui?” means “Who?”
– “Que?” or “Quoi?” means “What?”

4. **Alternate Meanings and Slang:** While “comment” primarily asks about manner or condition, there aren’t many alternate slang meanings for this word, as it is a fundamental part of French grammar. However, in informal conversations, people may drop it in the quick asking, like “Ça va?” instead of “Comment ça va?”

5. **Examples of Sentences:**
– “Comment vas-tu ?” translates to “How are you?”
– “Comment est-ce possible ?” translates to “How is it possible?”
– “Comment s’appelle cet endroit ?” translates to “What is the name of this place?”
– “Comment as-tu fait cela ?” translates to “How did you do that?”

Remember, “comment” can be used in various contexts to inquire about the method, way, or condition of something and its usage is comparable to the English “how.”

a few seconds ago

comment info.

The French word for “comment” is “commentaire.” To remember “commentaire,” you might consider it sounds quite similar to “commentary” in English, which is essentially its direct translation. If you break it down, “com-” can remind you of “communicate,” and you can think of leaving a comment as a form of communication. “-mentaire” can be associated with “mental,” reminding you that a comment usually reflects a mental opinion or thought.

Other words that mean roughly the same thing in French include “observation” (similar to observation in English), “remarque” (remark), or “avis” (opinion). Depending on the context, “critique” can also be used if the comment is specifically a criticism.

In slang or informal speech, people might use the word “com” to refer to a comment, especially in the context of online comments. It is simply an abbreviation of “commentaire.”

Here are some example sentences using “commentaire” in French:

– Les internautes ont laissé beaucoup de commentaires sous sa dernière vidéo. (Internet users left a lot of comments under her latest video.)
– Je préfère ne pas faire de commentaire pour le moment. (I prefer not to make a comment at the moment.)
– Le professeur a ajouté des commentaires utiles en marge de mon devoir. (The teacher added helpful comments in the margins of my assignment.)
– Elle a publié un commentaire cinglant sur l’article. (She posted a biting comment on the article.)

Additionally, “commentaire” can also mean a detailed explanation or analysis, just like commentary in English:

– Le journaliste a fourni un commentaire détaillé sur les résultats de l’élection. (The journalist provided detailed commentary on the election results.)

Remember that when using “commentaire” in French, it will need to conform to the grammatical structure and rules of the language, such as agreeing in number with the noun it modifies (singular/plural).

2 hours ago