Comprendra (en. Will understand)

/kɔ̃.pʁã.dʁa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Grasping the meaning or significance of something.
She will soon understand the importance of this decision.
Elle comprendra bientôt l'importance de cette décision.
To apprehend or accept something.
I hope he will understand why I acted this way.
J'espère qu'il comprendra pourquoi j'ai agi ainsi.
To be aware of something.
We believe he will understand the stakes of the situation.
Nous pensons qu'il comprendra les enjeux de la situation.

Etymology

The verb 'comprendre' comes from the Latin 'comprehendere', which means 'to seize, to catch'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Will we understand one day?
Will it ever be possible to understand?
comprendra-t-on un jour ?
You'll understand later.
You will realize the truth in time.
tu comprendras plus tard

Related Words

to understand
The action of grasping or interpreting something.
comprendre
understood
That has been grasped or understood.
compris
understanding
The action of understanding or grasping an idea.
compréhension

Slang Meanings

Anyway, like understanding quickly.
He's quick; he's going to get it!
Il est rapide, il va comprendre d'façon.
Get it!
So there, you understood, right?
Alors là, tu as compris, non ?