compréhension

la compréhension
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
feminine noun
a. understanding
Axel a exprimé sa compréhension du problème avec clarté.Axel expressed his understanding of the problem clearly.
b. comprehension
Je suis meilleure en compréhension écrite qu'en compréhension orale.I'm better at reading comprehension than listening comprehension.
a.
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Pour les élèves débutants, le professeur a sélectionné un texte de compréhension facile.For beginner students, the teacher selected a text that is easy to understand.
Ces hiéroglyphes sont d'une compréhension malaisée pour les non-initiés.These hieroglyphs are obscure to non-initiates.
a. understanding
Nous serons fermés pour les fêtes. Merci de votre compréhension.We'll be closed for the holidays. Thank you for your understanding.
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