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comment

how

Beginneradverb

Definition

Used to ask about the way or manner in which something is done.

Example

Comment faites-vous cela?

How do you do that?

Etymology

'Comment' derives from the Latin 'quomodo', meaning 'in what way'. It has persisted in French as a standard query about manner or condition.

How & Where It’s Used

'Comment' is used in both spoken and written forms, fitting in both informal and formal contexts, making it a versatile interrogative.

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