A1 Expression ニュートラル

Comment dit-on...?

How do you say...?

意味

Used to ask for the translation or pronunciation of a word or phrase.

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文化的背景

French people are often very proud of their language and will appreciate you asking for the 'correct' word rather than just using English. In Quebec, you might hear 'Comment on dit' more frequently than the inverted 'Comment dit-on', reflecting a slightly more casual linguistic culture. In Francophone Africa, French is often used alongside local languages like Wolof. 'Comment dit-on' is a vital bridge for code-switching.

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Point and Ask

If you don't know the English word, just point and say 'Comment dit-on ça ?'. It works every time.

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The Hyphen

Always include the hyphen when writing 'dit-on' in its inverted form.

意味

Used to ask for the translation or pronunciation of a word or phrase.

🎯

Point and Ask

If you don't know the English word, just point and say 'Comment dit-on ça ?'. It works every time.

⚠️

The Hyphen

Always include the hyphen when writing 'dit-on' in its inverted form.

自分をテスト

Complete the phrase to ask for the word 'water'.

Comment ____-on 'water' ?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: dit

The subject is 'on', which takes the third-person singular form of 'dire'.

Which is the most natural way to ask a teacher for a translation?

...

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Comment dit-on 'apple' ?

This is the standard, polite, and neutral form.

Match the French phrase to its English equivalent.

Match the following:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: a

All pairs are correctly matched.

Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.

A: Pardon, ________ 'bread' ? B: On dit 'du pain'.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: comment dit-on

The context clearly asks for a translation.

🎉 スコア: /4

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4 問題
Complete the phrase to ask for the word 'water'. Fill Blank A1

Comment ____-on 'water' ?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: dit

The subject is 'on', which takes the third-person singular form of 'dire'.

Which is the most natural way to ask a teacher for a translation? Choose A1

...

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Comment dit-on 'apple' ?

This is the standard, polite, and neutral form.

Match the French phrase to its English equivalent. Match A1

左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: a

All pairs are correctly matched.

Fill in the missing part of the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Pardon, ________ 'bread' ? B: On dit 'du pain'.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: comment dit-on

The context clearly asks for a translation.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

6 問

Yes, it is very common in spoken French, though slightly less formal than 'Comment dit-on'.

It is 'dit' because the subject is 'on' (3rd person singular).

Only if it's not obvious from the context. Usually, it's implied.

Say 'Comment ça s'écrit ?' right after they give you the word.

Yes, it is neutral and polite enough for almost any situation.

No, for names use 'Comment s'appelle...?'

関連フレーズ

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Que signifie...?

similar

What does ... mean?

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Comment ça s'écrit ?

builds on

How is that written/spelled?

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C'est quoi ?

informal

What is it?

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