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comment
comment
The French word 'comment' translates to 'how' in English. It is commonly used in questions to ask for specific information, like 'Comment ça va ?' which translates to 'How are you?'
Example sentences using: comment
Comment ça va?
How's it going?
This is a casual way to ask 'how are you?' in French. It is used among friends or family, or in an informal context.
Comment s'appelle-t-il?
What is his name?
This phrase is used to ask someone's name in a formal context. It literally translates to 'how does he call himself?', which is the traditional way of asking someone’s name in French.