Comprenons (en. We understand)

/kɔ̃.pʁə.nɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To grasp the meaning or significance of something.
We understand the stakes of the situation.
Nous comprenons les enjeux de la situation.
To have knowledge or mastery of a subject.
We fully understand the problem.
Nous comprenons parfaitement le problème.
To be aware or attentive to something.
We understand the value of education.
Nous comprenons la valeur de l'education.

Etymology

From Latin 'comprehendere', which means 'to perceive' or 'to grasp'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

do we understand each other
Expression asking if both parties understand each other well.
comprenons-nous
let's understand well
Reminder to grasp all the details well.
comprenons bien
let's understand the message
Indicates that the message has been grasped and understood.
comprenons le message

Related Words

to understand
Verb meaning to grasp the meaning of something.
comprendre
understanding
Noun denoting the action of grasping or understanding.
compréhension
misunderstanding
Noun denoting the absence of understanding.
incompréhension

Slang Meanings

Let's understand well
When we say that everything is clear, it's just a 'let's understand well'.
Quand on dit que tout est clair, c'est juste un 'comprenons bien'.
It's as clear as mud
After the explanation, it was 'let's understand', right?
Après l'explication, c'était 'comprenons', non?