comment

comment
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
adverb
a. how
Comment avez-vous assemblé l’étagère ?How did you put together the shelf?
a. how
Je ne comprends pas comment vous avez assemblé l’étagère.I don't understand how you put together the shelf.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Allez !).
interjection
a. sorry
Comment ? Je n’ai pas entendu ce que vous venez de dire.Sorry? I didn't catch what you just said.
b. excuse me (phrase)
Avez-vous vu Anna ? - Comment ?Have you seen Anna? - Excuse me?
c. pardon
Comment ? Pourriez-vous répéter votre numéro de téléphone ?Pardon? Could you repeat your phone number?
d. what
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Comment ? Parle plus fort !What? Speak louder!
a. what
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Comment ! Tu as gagné au loto ?!What! You won the lottery?!
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. how
Si tu veux résoudre le problème, il est important de comprendre le pourquoi et le comment.If you want to solve the problem, it's important to understand the why and the how.
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