comprendre
Irregular (-prendre compound) Level A1 ⭐ #12 Most CommonEnglish translation: to understand / to comprehend / to include
Présent (Present)
Current comprehension
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| je | comprends | |
| tu | comprends | |
| il/elle | comprend | |
| nous | comprenons | |
| vous | comprenez | |
| ils/elles | comprennent |
- Je comprends tout à fait votre situation. — I completely understand your situation.
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Frequently Asked Questions: COMPRENDRE
Is "comprendre" a regular or irregular verb in French? ▾
"comprendre" is classified as a Irregular (-prendre compound) verb in French. Its characteristic conjugation pattern is "Inherits all conjugations of prendre (compris, comprenant, comprennent)". Derived from Latin comprehendere. In present plural, takes -prenons, -prenez, -prennent. Past participle is 'compris'. Subjunctive doubles the 'n': que je comprenne.
What does "comprendre" mean in English? ▾
In English, "comprendre" translates primarily to "to understand / to comprehend / to include". In natural speech, it is commonly used across CEFR level A1 contexts for everyday communication.
What is the most frequent mistake learners make with "comprendre"? ▾
A frequent error is saying "J'ai comprendu la leçon." instead of "J'ai compris la leçon.". Why? Comprendre takes the irregular past participle 'compris', never *comprendu.
What are common idioms or expressions with "comprendre"? ▾
A popular idiom is "Y compris" which means "Including / included" (e.g. "Le petit-déjeuner est compris.").
How can I practice and memorize "comprendre" conjugations? ▾
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