Comprenez-vous (en. Do you understand)

/kɔ̃.pʁə.neh vu/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To ask someone about their understanding of something.

After the explanation, I asked: 'Do you understand?'

Après l'explication, j'ai demandé : 'Comprenez-vous ?'

To ask if someone has grasped the meaning or significance.

The teacher asked the students: 'Do you understand the chapter?'

Le professeur a demandé aux élèves : 'Comprenez-vous le chapitre ?'

To express a request for confirmation of understanding.

During our conversation, he said: 'Do you understand what I mean?'

Lors de notre conversation, il a dit : 'Comprenez-vous ce que je veux dire ?'

From the verb 'comprendre' with the pronoun 'vous'.

Do you understand what I’m saying?

A request for clarification regarding understanding of speech.

Comprenez-vous ce que je dis ?

Do you understand the situation?

An inquiry about perception of a specific context.

Comprenez-vous la situation ?

Do you understand the problem?

A question regarding understanding of a particular problem.

Comprenez-vous le problème ?

understand

To grasp the meaning or significance of something.

comprendre

understanding

The ability to grasp or comprehend something.

compréhension

understandable

That which can be understood.

compréhensible

Is it clear?

When I talk about my ideas, I ask: 'Is it clear?'

Quand je parle de mes idées, je demande : 'C'est clair ?'

Do you get it?

While explaining the rules, I ask: 'Do you get it?'

En expliquant le règlement, je demande : 'Tu piges ?'