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understanding
A noun is a word that refers to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., femme, chat, maison).
1. (knowledge)
a. la compréhension (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Teachers should have a strong understanding of the subjects they teach.Les enseignants doivent avoir une bonne compréhension des matières qu’ils enseignent.
b. la connaissance (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
At nine years old, Hillary already has a solid understanding of particle physics.À neuf ans, Hillary possède déjà une solide connaissance de la physique des particules.
a. l'accord (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
After hours of discussion, the two sides finally reached an understanding.Après des heures de discussion, les deux parties sont enfin parvenues à un accord.
b. l'arrangement (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
We have reached an understanding regarding the divorce.Nous sommes parvenus à un arrangement concernant le divorce.
3. (sympathy)
a. la compréhension (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Lily showed great understanding when Max was upset.Lily a fait preuve de beaucoup de compréhension quand Max était triste.
4. (tolerance)
a. la compréhension (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The restaurant will be closed for renovations until the end of the month. Thank you for your understanding.Le restaurant sera fermé pour rénovation jusqu’à la fin du mois. Merci de votre compréhension.
a. l'entente (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Charlotte and Taylor's understanding improved their collaboration.L'entente entre Charlotte et Taylor a amélioré leur collaboration.
6. (analysis)
a. l'interprétation (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The judge's understanding of the evidence is not the same as the jury's.L'interprétation des preuves par le juge n’est pas la même que celle du jury.
b. la compréhension (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The teacher handed out a vocabulary sheet to facilitate understanding of the text.Le professeur a distribué une fiche de vocabulaire pour rendre la compréhension du texte plus facile.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
a. compréhensif
Alice is an understanding friend, always ready to listen.Alice est une amie compréhensive, toujours prête à écouter.
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