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how come in French

how come in French is pourquoi, comment se fait-ce que, comment se fait-il que.

how come in French

pourquoi
adv
(idiomatic, informal) Why; why is it; for what reason or purpose; due to what cause?
comment se fait-ce que
adv
(idiomatic, informal) Why; why is it; for what reason or purpose; due to what cause?
comment se fait-il que
adv
(idiomatic, informal) Why; why is it; for what reason or purpose; due to what cause?
comment ça se fait que
adv
(idiomatic, informal) Why; why is it; for what reason or purpose; due to what cause?
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What is "how come" in French?

"how come" in French is pourquoi, comment se fait-ce que, comment se fait-il que.

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

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "how come": pourquoi, comment se fait-ce que, comment se fait-il que, comment ça se fait que.

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