comme

comme
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses (e.g., et, ou).
conjunction
a. like
Les ninjas sont comme des ombres : ils se déplacent sans faire de bruit.Ninjas are like shadows; they move without making a sound.
b. just like
Tu es toujours en retard. Tu es comme ton père !You're always late. You're just like your father!
a. just like
Nous avons couru dans les champs comme nous le faisions lorsque nous étions enfants.We ran through the fields, just like we used to when we were children.
b. as
Les élèves doivent répondre à l’exercice comme indiqué dans la consigne.The students must complete the exercise as indicated in the instructions.
c. like
Wilhelmina fait ses lacets avec un double nœud, comme son grand frère lui a appris.Wilhelmina ties her shoelaces with a double knot, like her big brother taught her.
a. as
Comme il ne restait plus de billets, on a dû changer nos plans.As there were no tickets left, we had to change our plans.
b. because
Je me suis levée tôt comme je devais me préparer pour un rendez-vous important.I got up early because I had to get ready for an important appointment.
c. since
Comme personne ne répondait, j’ai laissé un message vocal.Since no one was answering, I left a voicemail.
a. as
Comme Jonas s'en allait, il remarqua que les clés n'étaient pas à leur place.As Jonas was leaving, he noticed that the keys were not in their usual place.
b. just as
La présidente est arrivée comme la députée terminait son discours.The president arrived just as the congresswoman was finishing her speech.
c. when
J’ai entendu un bruit étrange comme je marchais dans la forêt.I heard a strange noise when I was walking in the forest.
a. as
Comme responsable du projet, tu devras gérer le planning du personnel.As project manager, you'll have to manage the staff schedule.
a. and
Ce roman explore l’amour comme la solitude avec une grande finesse.This novel explores love and loneliness with great finesse.
b. as well as
Agatha parle couramment l’espagnol comme l’italien.Agatha speaks Spanish as well as Italian fluently.
c. and alike
Ce dessin animé ravira les enfants comme les parents.This cartoon will delight children and parents alike.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
adverb
a. how
Comme ton jardin est beau !How beautiful your garden is!
b. what a
Comme ce bâtiment est immense !What a huge building!
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