The word understanding in french


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Better understanding between cultures is indispensable for global harmony.



L’harmonie mondiale exige un degré plus élevé de compréhension entre les cultures.


This method helps to eliminate discrepancies in understanding the question.



Cette méthode aide à éliminer les erreurs de compréhension de la question.


This understanding will be reflected in the record of this meeting.



Cet accord sera consigné dans le rapport de la présente réunion.


Such understanding can only be achieved by determined national and international efforts.



Bâtir une telle connaissance demande une volonté nationale et internationale.


However, our understanding of early onset epilepsy is still very limited.



Toutefois, notre connaissance des épilepsies précoces est encore limitée.


This is a fundamental principle in the understanding of cumulative effects.



C’est un principe fondamental dans la compréhension des effets cumulatifs.


The aims of science are full understanding and effective communication.



La science vise à la compréhension correcte et à la communication réussie.


The various specialities all have common origins, thereby facilitating understanding.



Les différentes spécialités ont une origine commune qui facilite leur compréhension.


This girl is without the fundamentals of an education and understanding.



Cette fille est dépourvue des bases d’éducation et de compréhension.


It also calls for a better understanding of baskets of healthcare.



Elle appelle aussi à une meilleure compréhension des périmètres de soins.


We must promote enhanced understanding and tolerance among different civilizations.



Il faut renforcer la compréhension et la tolérance entre les diverses civilisations.


This required a better understanding of the concepts and criteria involved.



Cela exige une meilleure compréhension des notions et des critères impliqués.


Such an applied exercise facilitates the understanding of team dynamics.



Un tel exercice appliqué facilite la compréhension de la dynamique d’équipe.


Thanking you in advance for your understanding during these exceptional circumstances.



Merci d’avance pour votre compréhension dans cette situation extrêmement difficile.


This gives you the opportunity to establish understanding and rapport.



Cela vous donne la possibilité d’établir la compréhension et le rapport.


With an incorrect understanding, the salt content will be underestimated.



Avec une compréhension incorrecte, la teneur en sel sera sous-estimée.


Far from inducing to spiritual depravity it leads to understanding.



Loin d’amener à la dépravation spirituelle elle amène à la compréhension.


It facilitates transparency, understanding and the exchange of views.



Elle facilite la transparence, la compréhension et l’échange de vues.


Your character shall becometh blossomed into usefulness and understanding.



Votre caractère doit advenir et s’épanouir dans l’utilité et la compréhension.


Their expertise gives them a strong understanding of the source material.



Leur expertise leur assure une excellente compréhension du matériel d’origine.

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Principales traductions
Anglais Français
understanding adj (sympathetic, compassionate) compréhensif, compréhensive adj
  He is so understanding with his employees.
  Il est si compréhensif avec ses employés.
understanding adj (tolerant, accepting) compréhensif, compréhensive adj
  Sorry for the delay, and thank you for being so understanding.
  Désolé pour l’attente et merci d’être si compréhensif.
understanding n (knowledge) compréhension nf
  Most people’s understanding of other countries is limited.
  Beaucoup de gens ont une compréhension limitée d’autres pays.
understanding n (limit of knowledge) comprendre⇒ vtr
  I might be wrong, but it is my understanding that they are no longer dating.
  J’ai peut-être tort, mais je comprends qu’ils ne sont plus ensemble.
understanding n (agreement) accord nm
  The two nations reached an understanding on oil transport.
  Les deux nations ont trouvé un accord concernant le transport du pétrole.
Traductions supplémentaires
Anglais Français
understanding n (perspective, interpretation) vision, vue nf
  The communist had a different understanding of the world.
  Le communiste a une vision (or: vue) différente du monde.
understanding n (good relationship) entente nf
  We used to quarrel a lot, but now we have a really good understanding.
  Nous avions l’habitude de nous disputer, mais notre entente est désormais au beau fixe.
understanding n (sympathy, compassion) compréhension nf
  She is a great therapist and has great understanding.
  C’est un très bonne thérapeute dotée de grandes facultés de compréhension.
understanding n (tolerance, acceptance) compréhension nf
  We are closed until the end of January. Thank you for your understanding.
  Nous sommes fermés jusqu’à fin janvier. Merci de votre compréhension.

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Anglais Français
understand [sth] vtr (comprehend) comprendre⇒ vtr
  Do you understand what I’m saying?
  Est-ce que tu comprends ce que je dis ?
understand [sth] vtr (grasp the concept of) comprendre⇒ vtr
  She doesn’t understand algebra.
  Elle ne comprend pas l’algèbre.
understand [sth] vtr (interpret) comprendre⇒ vtr
  She can’t understand the instructions.
  Elle ne comprend pas les instructions.
understand [sth] vtr (be conversant with) comprendre⇒ vtr
  I don’t fully understand the traffic laws, so I can’t advise you.
  Je ne comprends pas parfaitement le code de la route, donc je ne peux pas vous conseiller.
understand,
understand that
vtr
(be given the impression that) entendre dire que vtr + conj
  I understand that the situation is grave.
  J’ai entendu dire que la situation est grave.
understand [sth] vtr (believe) croire⇒ vtr
  I understand them to be very nice people.
  Je crois que ce sont des gens très sympathiques.
understand [sth] vtr (assume to be agreed) ratifier⇒ vtr
  We understand the contract to be valid.
  Nous ratifions le contrat comme étant valide.
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Anglais Français
understand [sb] to do [sth] v expr (infer) comprendre que [qqn] fait [qch] loc v
  When my husband says the food I’ve cooked is «interesting,» I understand him to mean he doesn’t like it. I understood John to be in Fiji, but I had it completely wrong; he was in Venezuela.
  Quand mon mari me dit que le repas que j’ai préparé est « intéressant », je comprends que ça ne lui plaît pas. J’ai compris que John était aux Fiji, mais j’avais mal compris : il était au Vénézuela.
understand [sth] vtr (accept with tolerance) comprendre⇒ vtr
  Although I don’t agree with him, I understand his point of view.
  Même si je ne suis pas d’accord avec lui, je comprends son point de vue.
understand [sth] vtr (limit of knowledge) croire comprendre⇒ vtr
  I understand that you hate her. Is this true?
  Je crois comprendre que tu la détestes. Est-ce que c’est vrai ?
understand [sb] vtr (comprehend [sb]‘s meaning) comprendre⇒ vtr
  Sorry, I don’t understand you; could you speak more slowly.
  Désolé, je ne vous comprends pas. Pourriez-vous parler plus lentement ?
understand [sb] vtr (comprehend [sb]‘s character, motivations) comprendre⇒ vtr
  I don’t understand you! How could you do something like that?
  Je ne te comprends pas ! Comment as-tu pu faire quelque chose comme ça ?

WordReference English-French Dictionary © 2023:

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understanding | understand
Anglais Français
beyond all understanding adj (incomprehensible) être incompréhensible vi + adj
    dépasser l’entendement loc v
  Why Janet stayed with her cheating husband is beyond all understanding.
  Pourquoi Janet est restée avec son mari infidèle est incompréhensible.
  Pourquoi Janet est restée avec son mari infidèle dépasse l’entendement.
beyond understanding adj (impossible to comprehend) être incompréhensible vi + adj
    dépasser l’entendement loc v
  Quantum theory was beyond Simon’s understanding. What she sees in him is beyond understanding!
  La théorie quantique était incompréhensible pour Simon.
cognitive understanding n (intellectual interpretation) compréhension cognitive nf
common understanding n (mutual agreement) accord (réciproque) nm
  We have reached a common understanding.
common understanding n (usual interpretation (of [sth])) interprétation courante nf
  The common understanding of the word «silent» is no noise whatsoever.
gain an understanding of [sth] v expr (learn about) mieux comprendre adv + vtr
  After playing he began to gain an understanding of the game.
  À force de jouer, il commençait à mieux comprendre le jeu.
have an understanding vi (have an informal agreement) avoir passé un accord vtr
  My wife and I have an understanding: she does the cooking and I do the washing up.
  Ma femme et moi avons passé un accord : elle fait la cuisine et moi, la vaisselle.
    s’être mis d’accord, s’être arrangé v pron
  Ma femme et moi avons passé un accord : elle fait la cuisine et moi, la vaisselle.
    être tombé d’accord vi
  Tous les deux, nous sommes tombés d’accord : c’est moi qui fais la cuisine et les courses, c’est lui qui fait le ménage et le repassage.
    avoir trouvé un arrangement vtr
    avoir trouvé un compromis vtr
memorandum of understanding n (law: document outlining agreement) protocole d’accord nm
   (anglicisme, jargon) MOU nm inv
  All of the parties are required to sign a memorandum of understanding to show they comprehend the agreement.
  Toutes les parties doivent signer le protocole d’accord pour signifier qu’elles comprennent la teneur de l’entente.
MOU,
MoU
n
abbreviation (memorandum of understanding) (anglicisme, jargon) MOU nm inv
    protocole d’accord nm
mutual understanding n (shared agreement) entente mutuelle nf
  We argued at first, but came to a mutual understanding eventually. We did not have a written contract, but we had a mutual understanding that she would pay me when the job was finished.
  Après notre désaccord initial, nous sommes finalement parvenus à une entente mutuelle. // Nous n’avions pas de contrat par écrit, mais nous avions une entente mutuelle selon laquelle elle me paierait une fois le travail terminé.
self-understanding n (ability to understand yourself) compréhension de soi nf

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Translations of « understanding » in French

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  • compréhenseur

    Ecouter

  • répréhension

    Ecouter

  • entendement

    Ecouter

  • compréhension

    Ecouter

Noun

understanding ˌʌn.dɚ.ˈstæn.dɪŋ (États-Unis), ˌʌn.də.ˈstæn.dɪŋ (Royaume-Uni)

  1. Entendement, entente.
  2. Compréhension.

    • Thank you for your understanding during this temporary difficulty.
    • Her comprehension of these subtle ideas is excellent.
  3. Relation entre deux personnes, contrat informel.

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Adjective

understanding ˌʌn.dɚ.ˈstæn.dɪŋ (États-Unis), ˌʌn.də.ˈstæn.dɪŋ (Royaume-Uni)

  1. Compréhensif.

    • She gave an understanding smile, and told the boy not to worry about it.

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Examples of usage of « understanding » in English / French

  • A new understanding of the fundamental connection between mind and body explains phenomena such as phantom limbs, and has surprising implications

    Une nouvelle compréhension du lien fondamental entre le corps et l’esprit explique des phénomènes tels que les membres fantômes et a des implications surprenantes.
    the Guardian, Is the body key to understanding consciousness? | Consciousness | The Guardian
  • Just as with handling differences between the generations, it all comes down to understanding and acceptance, attributes that would not only make office life run more smoothly, but could be applied to the world at large.

    Comme pour le traitement des différences entre les générations, tout se résume à la compréhension et à l’acceptation, des attributs qui non seulement faciliteraient la vie au bureau, mais pourraient être appliqués au monde en général.
    Forbes, Understanding Is The Key To Helping Generations Work Together
  • Not only have we identified one of the elusive drivers of metastasis, but we have also turned a commonly held understanding of this on its head, showing how cancer hijacks processes in healthy cells for its own gains.

    Non seulement nous avons identifié l’un des moteurs insaisissables de la métastase, mais nous avons également bouleversé la compréhension courante de ce phénomène, en montrant comment le cancer détourne les processus des cellules saines pour son propre profit.
    University of Cambridge, Breakthrough in understanding of how cancer spreads could lead to better treatments | University of Cambridge

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I.understanding [Brit ʌndəˈstandɪŋ, Am ˌəndərˈstændɪŋ] N

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1. understanding (grasp of subject, issue):

understanding

compréhension f

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to show an understanding of

faire preuve d’une bonne compréhension de

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2. understanding (perception, interpretation):

understanding

interprétation f

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to my understanding

d’après ce que j’ai/j’avais compris

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our understanding was that …

nous avions compris que …

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3. understanding (arrangement):

understanding

entente f
(about sur, between entre)

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there is an understanding that …

il est entendu que …

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on the understanding that …

étant entendu que …

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on that understanding

sur cette base

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4. understanding (sympathy):

understanding

compréhension f

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love and understanding

amour et compréhension

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5. understanding (powers of reason):

understanding

entendement m

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to pass human understanding

dépasser l’entendement

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II.understanding [Brit ʌndəˈstandɪŋ, Am ˌəndərˈstændɪŋ] ADJ

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understanding tone, glance

bienveillant

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understanding person

compréhensif/-ive (about au sujet de)

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I.understand <pret, pp understood> [Brit ʌndəˈstand, Am ˌəndərˈstænd] VB trans

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1. understand (intellectually):

understand question, language, concept

comprendre

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is that understood?

c’est compris?

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I just don’t understand it

je n’arrive vraiment pas à comprendre

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to understand that …

comprendre que …

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to understand how/why

comprendre comment/pourquoi

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I can’t understand why

je n’arrive pas à comprendre pourquoi

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to make oneself understood

se faire comprendre

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2. understand (emotionally):

understand person, feelings

comprendre

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I don’t understand you

je ne te comprends pas

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to understand sb doing

comprendre que

qn

fasse

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I can understand her being upset

je comprends qu’elle soit bouleversée

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3. understand (interpret):

understand person, statement

comprendre

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do I understand you correctly?

vous ai-je bien compris?

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what do you understand by this?

qu’est-ce que tu comprends par ceci?

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as I understand it

si je comprends bien

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I understood him to say or as saying that…

j’ai compris qu’il disait que…

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I think we understand each other

je pense que nous nous comprenons

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4. understand (believe):

to understand that …

croire que …

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I understood (that) I was to wait

je croyais que je devais attendre

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it is/was understood that …

on pense/pensait que …

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he was/they were given to understand that …

on lui/leur a donné à entendre que …

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you won I understand

vous avez gagné si je comprends bien

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‘he’s dead’—‘so I understand’

‘il est mort’—‘c’est ce que j’ai cru comprendre’

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5. understand:

to be understood (be mutually accepted)

être entendu

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I thought that was understood

je pensais que c’était entendu

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it must be understood that …

il faut qu’il soit bien entendu que …

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Phrases:

to be understood LING (be implied) subject:

être sous-entendu

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II.understand <pret, pp understood> [Brit ʌndəˈstand, Am ˌəndərˈstænd] VB intr

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1. understand (comprehend):

understand

comprendre (about à propos de)

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no slip-ups, (do you) understand?

et pas de gaffes, d’accord?

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2. understand (sympathize):

understand

comprendre

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I quite/fully understand

je comprends tout à fait/parfaitement

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elude person, understanding, definition

échapper à

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fuzzy idea, mind, understanding, logic

confus

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compréhensif (compréhensive)

understanding

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compréhension

understanding

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la compréhension du monde contemporain

understanding the modern world

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avoir des problèmes de compréhension

to have trouble understanding, to find it difficult to understand

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compréhension (de langue)

understanding, comprehension

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pour aider à la compréhension

to make it easier to understand

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je n’ai pas de problèmes de compréhension en allemand

I have no problems understanding German

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faire preuve de compréhension à l’égard de

to show understanding toward(s)

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incompréhension (affective)

lack of understanding

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entendement

understanding

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avoir une connaissance intuitive de qc

to have an intuitive understanding of

sth

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entente

understanding

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entente tacite

tacit understanding

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arriver ou parvenir à une entente

to come to an understanding

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l’entente franco-allemande

the understanding between France and Germany, the Franco-German entente

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Translations for understanding in the English»French Dictionary (Go to French»English)

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1. understanding no pl (comprehension):

understanding

compréhension f

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to be beyond all understanding

être incompréhensible

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my understanding was that …

j’ai compris que …

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to have no understanding of sth

ne rien comprendre à

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to show great understanding

être très compréhensif

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2. understanding (interpretation):

understanding

interprétation f

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my limited understanding of Islam does not allow me judge

ma connaissance limitée de l’Islam ne me permet pas de juger

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3. understanding (agreement):

understanding

entente f

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to come to an understanding

s’entendre

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to do sth on the understanding that

faire

qc

à la condition que +subj

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II.understanding ADJ

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understanding

compréhensif(-ive)

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I.understand [ˌʌndəˈstænd, Am -dɚˈ-] irreg VB trans

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1. understand (perceive meaning):

understand

comprendre

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to make oneself understood

se faire comprendre

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to understand one another

se comprendre

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the problem as I understand it

si je comprends bien le problème

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2. understand (believe, infer):

it is understood that …

il est entendu que …

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I understand that you’re leaving

j’ai cru comprendre que tu partais

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to give sb to understand that …

faire comprendre à

qn

que …

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II.understand [ˌʌndəˈstænd, Am -dɚˈ-] irreg VB intr

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understand

comprendre

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to understand about sb/sth

comprendre

qn

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qc

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am I to understand from this that …?

dois-je comprendre par là que …?

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I understand from the letter that …

j’ai cru comprendre en lisant la lettre que …

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Translations for understanding in the French»English Dictionary (Go to English»French)

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compréhensif (-ive)

understanding

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compréhension

understanding

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incompréhension

lack of understanding

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se montrer incompréhensif à l’égard de qn

to show

sb

no understanding

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un mystère incompréhensible

a mystery beyond our understanding

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entente

understanding

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comprendre

to understand

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faire comprendre qc à qn (expliquer)

to get

sb

to understand

sth

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faire comprendre qc à qn (dire indirectement)

to give

sb

to understand

sth

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ne comprendre rien à rien inf

to understand absolutely nothing

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comprendre

to understand

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il ne faut pas chercher à comprendre

it’s no use trying to understand

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se comprendre

to understand each other

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se comprendre

to reach an understanding

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intelligence d’une personne

understanding of a person

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understanding Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to be beyond all understanding

être incompréhensible

my understanding was that …

j’ai compris que …

to have no understanding of sth

ne rien comprendre à

qc

to show great understanding

être très compréhensif

my limited understanding of Islam does not allow me judge

ma connaissance limitée de l’Islam ne me permet pas de juger

to come to an understanding

s’entendre

to do sth on the understanding that

faire

qc

à la condition que +subj

am I to understand from this that …?

dois-je comprendre par là que …?

to have a deep understanding of sth

avoir une grande compréhension de

qc

to be beyond the confines of sb’s understanding

dépasser la compréhension de

qn

American English

 come to an understanding

parvenir/arriver à un accord
,
trouver un arrangement

We came to an understanding that we would each pay half.

Nous avons trouvé un arrangement, chacun paierait la moitié.

 on the understanding that

étant entendu que

They borrow it, on the understanding that I need it back next week.

Il l’emprunte, étant entendu que je dois le récupérer la semaine prochaine.

ce que qqn croit comprendre

It was my understanding that no food was allowed inside.

J’avais cru comprendre qu’on ne pouvait pas amener de nourriture à l’intérieur.

compréhension [ feminine ]

They treated us with understanding.

Ils nous ont traités avec compréhension.

understanding

 

adjective

  /ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/

good at realizing how sb feels

compréhensif/-ive

I have a very understanding husband.

J’ai un mari très compréhensif.

Translation of understanding | PASSWORD English-French Dictionary

compréhensif

Try to be more understanding!

intelligence

a man of great understanding.

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