/kɔm/
Translation
like, as, such as, how
Word origin
From Latin quomodo ('in what way, how'), a compound of quo modo ('by which manner'). It means 'as, like, how'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- quomodo
- English cognates
- mode
Examples
.
She sings like an angel.
, c' .
Do as you like, it's your choice.
pleut, .
Since it's raining, we're staying home.
', au .
As usual, he arrived late at the office.
l'.
I have considered him my best friend since school.
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Stories
(9)Une bonne chose
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