Meaning
Used to express comprehension of something.
Cultural Background
In France, saying 'Je comprends' is a way to show you are listening. It is polite and expected. In Quebec, you might hear 'Je comprends' used similarly, but with a slightly different accent. In many West African countries, 'Je comprends' is used to show agreement in business.
Nasal sounds
Practice the nasal 'on' sound in 'comprends'. It is key to sounding French.
Don't over-use
Don't say it after every sentence, or you will sound like a broken record!
Meaning
Used to express comprehension of something.
Nasal sounds
Practice the nasal 'on' sound in 'comprends'. It is key to sounding French.
Don't over-use
Don't say it after every sentence, or you will sound like a broken record!
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Est-ce que tu ___ ce que je dis ?
The subject is 'tu', so the verb must end in -s.
Select the correct form.
Which is correct?
The first option is the only grammatically correct one.
Match the synonym.
Match 'Je comprends' with its slang equivalent.
'Piger' is a common slang verb for 'comprendre'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'C'est très difficile.' B: '___, mais on va réussir.'
It shows empathy for the difficulty.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesEst-ce que tu ___ ce que je dis ?
The subject is 'tu', so the verb must end in -s.
Which is correct?
The first option is the only grammatically correct one.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
'Piger' is a common slang verb for 'comprendre'.
A: 'C'est très difficile.' B: '___, mais on va réussir.'
It shows empathy for the difficulty.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsIt is neutral. It works everywhere.
Sometimes, but 'Je suis d'accord' is better for agreement.
It follows the 'prendre' pattern.
No, it is very polite.
Say 'Je ne comprends pas'.
Yes, often as 'Je comprends'.
No, the verb is the same for everyone.
Yes, it shows you are attentive.
Related Phrases
Je vois
similarI see
J'ai compris
builds onI have understood
C'est compris
similarIt is understood
