How do you say "I also wanted to understand" in French?

"I also wanted to understand" in French is "Je voulais aussi comprendre". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘I also wanted to understand’ in French

Q: What does "Je voulais aussi comprendre" mean in English?

"Je voulais aussi comprendre" means "I also wanted to understand" in English. Usage tip: [Je voulais] literally looks past-tense, but in requests it often softens the question, like "I was wanting to…" rather than a hard direct demand. You can use the same softening in [je voulais demander] or [je voulais vérifier].

Je voulais aussi comprendre

zhuh voo-LAY oh-see kohm-prahn-druh

[zhuh voo-LAY oh-see kohm-prahn-druh]

💬 Usage Tip: [Je voulais] literally looks past-tense, but in requests it often softens the question, like "I was wanting to…" rather than a hard direct demand. You can use the same softening in [je voulais demander] or [je voulais vérifier].

Phrase Breakdown

[zhuh]

The speaker refers to themselves.

Example

Je voulais aussi comprendre les conditions de réservation.

I also wanted to understand the booking conditions.

voulais

[voo-LAY]

wanted

Imperfect form of vouloir, often used politely to soften a request or question.

Example

Je voulais aussi comprendre votre délai d’annulation.

I also wanted to understand your cancellation deadline.

aussi

[oh-see]

also

Adds another idea or question, like saying additionally.

Example

Je voulais aussi comprendre s’il y a des frais.

I also wanted to understand whether there are fees.

comprendre

[kohm-prahn-druh]

to understand

Used when asking for an explanation or clarification.

Example

Je voulais aussi comprendre la politique du restaurant.

I also wanted to understand the restaurant's policy.

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