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How do you spell how to in French?

"How to" in French can be translated in a few different ways, depending on the context:

1. "Comment faire pour...": This is the most common and versatile way to say "how to". It literally means "how to do for...".

* Example: Comment faire pour apprendre le français? (How to learn French?)

2. "Comment..." + verb in infinitive: This is another common option, particularly if the action is simple or self-explanatory.

* Example: Comment ouvrir la porte? (How to open the door?)

3. "Comment on fait pour...": This is similar to "Comment faire pour..." and emphasizes "how" one does something.

* Example: Comment on fait pour faire un gâteau? (How does one make a cake?)

4. "La manière de..." + verb in infinitive: This means "the way to..." and emphasizes the method.

* Example: La manière de cuisiner un poulet (The way to cook a chicken)

5. "Comment s'y prendre pour...": This literally means "how to go about it for..." and implies a more complex process.

* Example: Comment s'y prendre pour organiser un voyage? (How to go about organizing a trip?)

The choice of which phrase to use depends on the context and the level of formality.

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