French word commun comes from Latin munus, Proto-Indo-European *ko-moin-i, and later Old French comun (Common.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| munus | Latin (lat) | A burden, duty, obligation. A gift. A service, favor. A service, office, employment. A spectacle, public show. |
| *ko-moin-i | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| communis | Latin (lat) | (grammar) having both qualities of a subdivided category, such as a verb with both an active and a passive meaning, or a syllable being either long or short.. (of manners) familiar, accessible, courteous. Common, ordinary, commonplace, universal. Democratic; representing the common sentiment. Of or for the community, public. |
| comun | Old French (fro) | Common. |
| commun | French (fra) | Common (of low class). Common (popular). Common (widespread). Communal. |