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how in French

how in French is comment, comme, que — how means by what means, method, or manner.

how in French

comment
adv
comme
adv
comme
adv
(exclamative) Used as a modifier to indicate surprise, delight, or other strong feelings in an exclamation.
que
adv
(exclamative) Used as a modifier to indicate surprise, delight, or other strong feelings in an exclamation.
comment
adv
(exclamative) Used as a modifier to indicate surprise, delight, or other strong feelings in an exclamation.
comment
conj
comme
conj

What does "how" mean?

  1. adv By what means, method, or manner.
    "How did you fix the leak so quickly?"
  2. adv To what extent or degree.
    "How tall is your brother now?"
  3. adv Used to introduce an exclamation of surprise or strong feeling.
    "How wonderful to see you again!"
  4. conj That; introducing a reported fact (informal).
    "I couldn't believe how she just walked out mid-meeting."

how in a sentence

  • How did you fix the leak so quickly?
  • Show me how this machine works.
  • How tall is your brother now?
  • How wonderful to see you again!

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "how" in French?

"how" in French is comment, comme, que. how means: By what means, method, or manner.

How do you use "how" in a sentence?

Example: "How did you fix the leak so quickly?" In French, "how" is comment, comme, que.

Are there other ways to say "how" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "how": comment, comme, que.

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