comprendre

comprendre
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. to understand
De nombreux élèves n'ont pas compris le sujet de la dissertation.Many students didn't understand the essay topic.
b. to get
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Marina m'a raconté l'histoire du film qu'elle a vu, mais j'ai pas tout compris.Marina told me the story of the movie she saw, but I didn't really get it.
a. to understand
Cet hôtel est loin de tout ! Je comprends pourquoi le chauffeur s'est perdu.This hotel is so remote! I understand why the driver got lost.
a. to understand
Je comprends ton émotion, j'ai connu la même chose pendant des années.I understand how you feel. I experienced the same thing for years.
a. to see
Ce n'est pas comme ça que je comprends sa décision de démissionner.This is not how I see her decision to quit.
a. to include
Le coffret comprend un parfum et un savon.The box includes perfume and a bar of soap.
b. to comprise
Cet immeuble comprend 20 appartements.This building comprises 20 apartments.
c. to consist of
L'examen comprendra une partie écrite et une partie orale.The exam will consist of a written part and an oral part.
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