How to Say ‘I see.’ in French
Je vois.
zhuh vwah
[zhuh vwah]
💬 Usage Tip: Literally I see, but often means I understand. A classic listening response from professionals.
🇫🇷 In France: French clinicians often use Je vois to acknowledge information without interrupting your explanation.
Phrase Breakdown
Je
[zhuh]
I
First-person singular subject pronoun.
Je vois qu'elle respire difficilement.
I see that she is breathing with difficulty.
vois
[vwah]
see; understand
From voir; in this context it often means I see or I understand.
Je vois que son état a changé.
I see that her condition has changed.
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