French word

fréquent

Pronunciation

IPA/fʁekɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adjectivecommon

Example

C'est fréquent de perdre ses clés.

It's common to lose your keys.

Illustration for fréquent (common)

More examples

Les pannes sont fréquentes en hiver.

Breakdowns are common in winter.

Core concept

Something encountered repeatedly rather than as an isolated occurrence.

Common phrases

  • très fréquent

    very common

  • un phénomène fréquent

    a common phenomenon

Similar words

courant: Frequently seen and generally common.
habituel: Usual and repeated as part of a routine.
régulier: Continuing at regular intervals or according to a set pattern.
commun: Shared by or common to many people or things.

Definition in French

Qui arrive souvent; qui est courant.

Word origin

French fréquent continues a Latin word built on the idea of a gathering or multitude, which developed into the sense of repeated occurrence.

Usage tips

  • The final consonant is normally silent in fréquent but is pronounced in the feminine form fréquente.

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