A1 Expression Neutral

Je ne comprends pas.

I don't understand.

Practícalo

Significado

Used to indicate lack of comprehension.

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Contexto cultural

In France, it is polite to add 'Désolé' (Sorry) before this phrase to soften the impact. In Quebec, you might hear 'J'comprends pas' very frequently in casual conversation. In some regions, people might use 'Je n'ai pas capté' as a very common informal alternative.

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Smile when you say it

Smiling makes your request for help seem friendly rather than frustrated.

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Don't just say it and walk away

Always follow up with a request for repetition or clarification.

Significado

Used to indicate lack of comprehension.

💡

Smile when you say it

Smiling makes your request for help seem friendly rather than frustrated.

⚠️

Don't just say it and walk away

Always follow up with a request for repetition or clarification.

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Combine with 'Désolé'

Adding 'Désolé' makes you sound much more polite to native speakers.

Ponte a prueba

Which phrase means 'I don't understand'?

Choose the correct option:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: b

'Je ne comprends pas' is the correct phrase for lack of comprehension.

Complete the sentence.

Je ____ comprends pas.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: a

The negation structure is 'ne...pas'.

What do you say if you are lost?

Person A: 'Tournez à droite.' You: '____'

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: a

This signals you need help with the directions.

Match the phrase to its meaning.

Match 'Je ne comprends pas' to English.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: b

Comprendre = understand.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Ayudas visuales

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Which phrase means 'I don't understand'? Choose A1

Choose the correct option:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: b

'Je ne comprends pas' is the correct phrase for lack of comprehension.

Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Je ____ comprends pas.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: a

The negation structure is 'ne...pas'.

What do you say if you are lost? dialogue_completion A1

Person A: 'Tournez à droite.' You: '____'

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: a

This signals you need help with the directions.

Match the phrase to its meaning. Match A1

Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: b

Comprendre = understand.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

8 preguntas

Yes, it is professional enough if said politely.

No, it is the most polite way to admit confusion.

It is a common feature of spoken French to drop the 'ne'.

Try saying 'Pouvez-vous expliquer autrement ?' (Can you explain differently?).

Yes, for intellectual understanding.

Yes, it works well in written communication too.

Simply 'Je comprends'.

No, the phrase remains the same.

Frases relacionadas

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Je n'ai pas compris

similar

I didn't understand

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Pouvez-vous répéter ?

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Can you repeat?

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Qu'est-ce que ça veut dire ?

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