French · Question Words
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.