How to Say ‘I don't understand’ in French
Je ne comprends pas
zhuh nuh kohm-prond pah
[zhuh nuh kohm-prond pah]
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Phrase Breakdown
Je
[zhuh]
I
The speaker referring to themselves.
Je suis fatigué.
I am tired.
ne
[nuh]
Not
Negation particle used in sentences.
Je ne sais pas.
I do not know.
comprends
[kohm-prond]
Understand
To grasp the meaning, significance, or nature of something.
Je comprends mieux maintenant.
I understand better now.
pas
[pah]
Not
Used to negate the sentence.
Je ne comprends pas cette phrase.
I do not understand this sentence.
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