how to pronounce commun

/kɔ.mœ̃/

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commun is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of commun in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… nous avons ici en commun sur ce sujet et …”

meanings of commun

adjective:

Common (of low class).
Common (widespread).
Communal.
Common (popular).

commun frequency in french - A2 level of CEFR

the word commun occurs in french on average 84.8 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for A2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.