Comprit (en. Understood)

/kɔ̃.pʁi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Having grasped the idea, meaning, or knowledge of something.
He finally understood what the teacher was explaining.
Il a enfin compris ce que l'enseignant expliquait.
To integrate or mentally realize information.
She understood the complexity of the problem.
Elle a compris la complexité du problème.
To be aware of something.
They understood the importance of working together.
Ils ont compris l'importance de travailler ensemble.

Etymology

The word 'comprit' comes from the verb 'comprendre', deriving from the Latin 'comprehendere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

read between the lines
Grasp an implicit meaning.
comprendre entre les lignes
make understood
Explain something so that the other understands.
faire comprendre
understand the situation
Have a clear vision of what is happening.
comprendre la situation

Related Words

understand
To acquire a notion or knowledge.
comprendre
understanding
The action of understanding something.
compréhension
understood
A masculine first name or adjective often used to indicate a well-grasped concept.
compris

Slang Meanings

To have caught or gotten something.
He understood the trick, he got it.
Il a compris le truc, il a pigé.
Get the meaning without exhaustive explanation.
Honestly, you understood, right?
Franchement, t'as compris, non?