French Expression · Beginner
Comment ?
How? / What? (request for repetition)
Pronunciation: ko-MAN
Meaning
Used to ask "how" or, when said with rising intonation, to ask someone to repeat what they just said.
Example
Comment fait-on ce plat ? / Comment ? Je n'ai pas bien entendu.
How do we make this dish? / What? I didn't hear you well.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Comment ? out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a beginner-level French expression.