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    Comprirent (en. Understood)

    kɔ̃.pʁi.ʁɑ̃

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Third person plural of the simple past of the verb 'comprendre'.
    They understood the lesson after reviewing it.
    Ils comprirent la leçon après l'avoir révisée.
    To express understanding in a formal way.
    They quickly understood the problem presented.
    Ils comprirent rapidement le problème présenté.
    To access knowledge or an idea.
    As the discussions progressed, they understood the stakes of the situation.
    Au fil des discussions, ils comprirent les enjeux de la situation.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'comprendre' which comes from the Latin 'comprehendere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    understand between the lines
    Grasp hidden meanings.
    comprendre entre les lignes
    make understood
    Explain in a way that the other person comprehends.
    faire comprendre
    it is necessary to understand
    It is essential to grasp the main point.
    il faut comprendre

    Related Words

    comprendre
    To have knowledge or awareness of something.
    comprendre
    intégrer
    To include or assimilate information.
    intégrer
    analyser
    To break down into components for better understanding.
    analyser

    Slang Meanings

    To grasp quickly.
    He understood the principle in two seconds.
    Il a compris le principe en deux secondes.
    To be in the know.
    Do you understand what's going on, or what?
    Tu comprennes ce qui se passe, ou quoi?