Comprenne (en. Understand)

/kɔ̃.pʁɛn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Grasp the meaning or significance of something.
You need to understand the importance of this decision.
Il faut que tu comprennes l'importance de cette décision.
Have knowledge or understanding of a situation.
She hopes he understands her feelings.
Elle espère qu'il comprenne ses sentiments.
Correctly interpret a message or information.
It is crucial that they understand what we are trying to say.
Il est crucial qu'ils comprenne ce que nous essayons de dire.

Etymology

Origin of the verb 'comprendre', derived from the Latin 'comprehendere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

you must understand
An expression that emphasizes the necessity for someone to grasp an idea or a situation.
il faut que tu comprennes
I understand your point of view
Indicates that one understands someone else's opinion or feelings.
je comprends votre point de vue
you must understand that
Encourages an awareness of an important reality.
tu dois comprendre que

Related Words

understand
Verb meaning to grasp or know.
comprendre
understanding
Noun referring to the act of understanding or the ability to comprehend.
compréhension
understandable
Adjective meaning that which can be understood.
compréhensible

Slang Meanings

Understand quickly without explanations.
As soon as he saw the problem, he understood right away.
Dès qu'il a vu le problème, il a compris direct.
Grasp a social or relational situation.
He got the vibe of the party immediately.
Il a compris l'ambiance de la fête tout de suite.