French word

communément

Pronunciation

IPA/komynemɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adverbcommonly

Example

On dit communément que le chocolat rend heureux.

It is commonly said that chocolate makes people happy.

Illustration for communément (commonly)

More examples

Cette idée est communément admise.

This idea is commonly accepted.

Core concept

A belief or practice held in common by a large group.

Common phrases

  • communément admis

    commonly accepted

  • communément connu

    commonly known

Similar words

souvent: Repeatedly or with high frequency.
généralement: In a way that applies to most cases or situations.
habituellement: As is normal or customary in everyday life.
couramment: With smooth and fluent command of a language or skill.

Definition in French

Indique qu'une idée, une affirmation ou une pratique est acceptée ou partagée par un grand nombre de personnes.

Word origin

Communément derives from French commun with the adverbial suffix -ément, ultimately from Latin communis.

Usage tips

  • Communément often introduces a shared belief, as in On dit communément que, whereas couramment describes fluent or frequent use.

Other meanings

  • widelyadverb

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