Comment vs Quoi

Question

The lesson says Quoi? is a bit abrupt. I did not think one would wish to abrupt to someone who said, "I love you," to me! In the test, you said Comment? was wrong.

Cécile Janty-Davies · Accepted Answer

Hi Virginia, 
Just to add to what Chris has said, in that particular example,
we accept both 'quoi ?' and 'comment ?' 
as acceptable answers.
Bonne Continuation !

Chris Wirt · Answer

"Quoi?" as a question is very much like saying "What?" in English. It may be considered impolite in some circumstances.

Maarten Kamp · Answer

To confirm, the lesson clearly translates ‘comment’ as ‘what’ in the situation of being used as a single word response/question, and to replace ‘quoi’ in more formal contexts.

Depends on the circles you move in I guess, but in the family/familiar situations I mostly encounter, ‘quoi’ wins hands down for frequency - the manner of expression is also important though !