How do you say "As if" in French?

"As if" in French is "Comme si". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘As if’ in French

Q: What does "Comme si" mean in English?

"Comme si" means "As if" in English. Usage tip: [Comme si] means "as if," but French often uses it after [faire], as in [faire comme si] = "act like / pretend that." You can reuse it with other verbs too: [parler comme si...] = "talk as if...".

Comme si

komm see

[komm see]

💬 Usage Tip: [Comme si] means "as if," but French often uses it after [faire], as in [faire comme si] = "act like / pretend that." You can reuse it with other verbs too: [parler comme si...] = "talk as if...".

Phrase Breakdown

Comme

[komm]

As if

Used to describe actions or conditions which appear a certain way.

Example

Il agit comme si de rien n'était.

He acts as if nothing happened.

[see]

Used to specify a condition or supposition.

Example

Il fait comme si tu n'existais pas.

He acts as if you don't exist.

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