comme
like · as
Ce mot sert à comparer deux choses ou à donner un exemple.
The French word “comme” primarily means "as" or "like." It is used to make comparisons, indicate similarities, or show manner.
Basic Meaning:
- Comparison: It is often used to compare two things. For instance, "Elle chante comme un oiseau" means "She sings like a bird."
- Function: It can also indicate the function or role of someone or something. For example, "Il travaille comme médecin" translates to "He works as a doctor."
Synonyms and Differences:
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Tel que: This phrase translates to "such as" and is used to give examples. For instance, "des fruits tels que des pommes et des oranges" means "fruits such as apples and oranges."
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Comme si: This means "as if" and is used to express hypothetical situations or to create a simile: "Il agit comme si rien n'était" translates to "He acts as if nothing is wrong."
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À la manière de: This means "in the manner of" and is typically used to describe actions done in a particular style, like "À la manière de Monet" (in the manner of Monet).
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Étant donné que: While not a direct synonym, this phrase means "given that" and can sometimes be used to introduce comparisons in a more causal sense.
In summary, “comme” is versatile, commonly used for comparisons and expressing similarity, while synonyms may add specific contexts or nuances.
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Examples
Comme toi, j'aime le café.preposition
Like you, I love coffee.
Marie danse comme une étoile.preposition
Marie dances like a star.
Papa cuisine comme un chef.preposition
Dad cooks like a chef.
Marie chante comme une star.preposition
Marie sings like a star.
Je parle français comme toi.preposition
I speak French like you.
Comme Pierre, j'aime le chocolat.preposition
Like Pierre, I like chocolate.
Louisa chante comme un oiseau.conjunction
Louisa sings like a bird.
Paul dessine comme Sophie.conjunction
Paul draws like Sophie.
Il pleure comme un enfant fatigué.conjunction
He cries like a tired child.
Tu chantes comme un oiseau le matin.conjunction
You sing like a bird in the morning.
Comme il pleuvait, je suis resté à la maison.conjunction
As it was raining, I stayed at home.
Comme il fait froid, nous mettons des manteaux.Word type unavailable
As it is cold, we put on coats.
Il travaille comme un chef aujourd’hui.Word type unavailable
He works like a chef today.
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