diff --git a/.clang-format b/.clang-format
index d3ff1260db..ab1954935c 100644
--- a/.clang-format
+++ b/.clang-format
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 # This configuration file can be used to auto-format the code base.
 # Not all guidelines specified in CODING_STYLE are followed, so the
 # result MUST NOT be committed indiscriminately, but each automated
-# change should be reviewed and only the appropriate ones can be commited.
+# change should be reviewed and only the appropriate ones commited.
 #
 # The easiest way to apply the formatting to your changes ONLY,
 # is to use the git-clang-format script (usually installed with clang-format).