comme

[kɒm]

comme Definition

• 1. as
• 2. like
• 3. such as

Using comme: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "comme" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She sings comme une française. (She sings like a Frenchwoman.)

• Example

  Il est intelligent comme un singe. (He is smart as a monkey.)

• Example

  Je veux quelque chose de doux comme du miel. (I want something sweet like honey.)

comme Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for comme

• as
• like
• in the manner of
• similar to

Phrases with comme

• comme ci, comme ça

  so-so, neither good nor bad

  Example

  How was your day? Comme ci, comme ça.

• comme il faut

  proper, appropriate

  Example

  She always dresses comme il faut for formal events.

• comme d'habitude

  as usual

  Example

  He arrived late, comme d'habitude.

Origins of comme

from Old French 'com', meaning 'with, together'

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Summary: comme in Brief

The conjunction 'comme' [kɒm] means 'as,' 'like,' or 'such as.' It is used to compare things or describe them in a similar way, as in 'She sings comme une française.' 'Comme' also appears in phrases like 'comme ci, comme ça,' meaning 'so-so,' and 'comme il faut,' meaning 'proper.'