diff --git a/Documentation/git-branch.txt b/Documentation/git-branch.txt
index fe029ac6fc..d6587c5e96 100644
--- a/Documentation/git-branch.txt
+++ b/Documentation/git-branch.txt
@@ -104,8 +104,8 @@ OPTIONS
 
 -f::
 --force::
-	Reset <branchname> to <startpoint> if <branchname> exists
-	already. Without `-f` 'git branch' refuses to change an existing branch.
+	Reset <branchname> to <startpoint>, even if <branchname> exists
+	already. Without `-f`, 'git branch' refuses to change an existing branch.
 	In combination with `-d` (or `--delete`), allow deleting the
 	branch irrespective of its merged status. In combination with
 	`-m` (or `--move`), allow renaming the branch even if the new