Comprenez (en. Understand)

/kɔ̃.pʁə.ˈne/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To grasp the meaning of something, integrate information.
Do you understand the lesson?
Est-ce que vous comprenez la leçon?
To be aware of something, to recognize it.
It is important that you understand the situation.
Il est important que vous compreniez la situation.
To have a clear perception of a reality or an emotion.
She understood the pain he was feeling.
Elle comprenait la douleur qu'il ressentait.

Etymology

From Latin 'comprehendere', which means 'to seize, to understand'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

do you understand?
Is it clear to you?
comprenez-vous ?
I don’t understand anything
I do not grasp it at all.
je ne comprends rien
understand how important
To realize the importance of something.
comprenez à quel point

Related Words

understand
To grasp the meaning, to know something.
comprendre
understanding
The act of understanding, the ability to grasp ideas.
compréhension

Slang Meanings

Got it
Get the message, it's important.
Capte le message, c'est important.
Did you get it?
Did you get what he said?
T'as pigé ce qu'il a dit ?