diff --git a/gobject/gparam.c b/gobject/gparam.c
index 0501bb036..79ee834d5 100644
--- a/gobject/gparam.c
+++ b/gobject/gparam.c
@@ -1529,7 +1529,7 @@ g_value_dup_param (const GValue *value)
  *
  * Gets the default value of @pspec as a pointer to a #GValue.
  *
- * The #GValue will remain value for the life of @pspec.
+ * The #GValue will remain valid for the life of @pspec.
  *
  * Returns: a pointer to a #GValue which must not be modified
  *