Comprend (en. Understand)

/kɔ̃.pʁɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To grasp intellectually, to have a clear knowledge.
He understands mathematics very well.
Il comprend très bien les mathématiques.
To include, to contain.
This offer includes several additional services.
Cette offre comprend plusieurs services additionnels.
To recognize or accept the validity of an idea.
I understand your point of view.
Je comprends ton point de vue.

Etymology

From the Latin 'comprehendere', which means to seize or capture.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Do you understand?
To ask if the other person has grasped the information.
Tu comprends ?
Understanding between the lines
To interpret what is not explicitly stated.
Comprendre entre les lignes
To understand something halfway
To have a partial understanding of a subject.
Comprendre quelque chose à demi

Related Words

understandable
Which can be easily understood.
compréhensible
understanding
The action of understanding, of seizing a meaning.
compréhension
understood
Which is clear, which has been understood.
compris

Slang Meanings

Got it
When someone explains something to you, you say 'Got it?'
Quand on t'explique un truc, tu dis 'Capito ?'
It's clear
After the explanation, he finally said 'It's clear.'
Après l'explication, il a enfin dit 'C'est clair.'