fréquent

frequent, common

adjective freh-KAHN Rare

Origin: Latin frequens (crowded, repeated)

Usage Note

fréquent agrees in gender and number: fréquente, fréquents, fréquentes. The final -t is silent in all forms. The adverb fréquemment ('frequently') doubles the m, a pattern shared by other adjectives ending in -ent. The related verb fréquenter means 'to frequent' a place or 'to go out with' a person romantically.

Examples

"Les retards sont fréquents sur cette ligne."

Natural Translation

Delays are frequent on this line.

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