understand
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understand
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
a. comprendre
Frank lived in Paris for three years and still doesn't understand a word of French.Frank a vécu à Paris pendant trois ans et ne comprend toujours pas un mot de français.
a. comprendre
I understand you, but I think you need to move on.Je te comprends, mais je pense que tu dois passer à autre chose.
3. (to believe)
a. croire comprendre
I'm the manager. I understand you want to talk to me.Je suis le responsable. J'ai cru comprendre que vous souhaitiez me parler.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
a. comprendre
I was paying attention in class, but I just didn't understand.J’étais attentif en cours, mais je n’ai pas compris.
a. comprendre
You don't have to go to the dinner if you have a headache. Amina will understand.Tu n’es pas obligé de venir au dîner si tu as mal à la tête. Amina comprendra.
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