How do you say "I understand." in French?

"I understand." in French is "Je comprends.". This phrase is commonly used in France.

What does "Je comprends." mean in English?

"Je comprends." means "I understand." in English.

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How to Say ‘I understand.’ in French

Je comprends.

zhuh kohm-prahn

[zhuh kohm-prahn]

🇫🇷 In France: In a medical visit, this often means "I follow what you're saying," not necessarily deep agreement. It is a natural brief response to advice or explanations.

Phrase Breakdown

[zhuh]

Subject pronoun used to speak for yourself.

Example

Je comprends votre question.

I understand your question.

comprends

[kohm-prahn]

understand

First-person singular form of comprendre.

Example

Je comprends ce que vous dites.

I understand what you are saying.

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