French phrase
Comment fonctionne ~ ?
Meaning
How does ___ work?
When to use it
Asks how a device or system operates. It is a polite way to request an explanation of its function or process.
Example dialogue
Comment fonctionne la cafetière ?
How does the coffee maker work?
Elle chauffe l'eau et fait couler le café automatiquement.
It heats the water and brews the coffee automatically.