Comprenais (en. Understood)

/kɔ̃.pʁə.nɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To have the ability to grasp the meaning or significance of something.

I understood the math class, which helped me a lot during the exam.

Je comprenais le cours de maths, ce qui m'a beaucoup aidé lors de l'examen.

To be able to realize or accept something on an emotional or intellectual level.

She understood her friend’s pain and listened to him attentively.

Elle comprenait la douleur de son ami et l'a écouté attentivement.

To interpret or grasp behavior or intent.

He understood the stakes of the situation and acted accordingly.

Il comprenait les enjeux de la situation et a agi en conséquence.

From Latin 'comprehendere', meaning to seize, understand.

to understand something on the job

To learn or understand something through direct experience.

comprendre quelque chose sur le tas

to be well understood

To be adequately understood, often in a relational context.

être bien compris

I don’t understand

Expression used to indicate that one does not grasp an idea or a situation.

je ne comprends pas

understand

To accept or grasp the meaning of something.

comprendre

understanding

The action of understanding or grasping a meaning.

compréhension

understandable

That can be understood.

compréhensible

To get it

He easily gets the message.

Il capte le message facilement.

To catch something

I catch the meaning of the joke.

Je chopes le sens de la blague.