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comprehension in French

comprehension in French is compréhension, entendement — comprehension means the ability to understand something, or the act of understanding it.

comprehension in French

compréhension
noun
A thorough understanding.
entendement
noun
A thorough understanding.

What does "comprehension" mean?

  1. noun The ability to understand something, or the act of understanding it.
    "Her comprehension of the material improved after the extra tutoring."
  2. noun (education) An exercise that tests a reader's understanding of a passage of text.
    "The students completed a reading comprehension for homework."
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comprehension in a sentence

  • Her comprehension of the material improved after the extra tutoring.
  • The students completed a reading comprehension for homework.

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What is "comprehension" in French?
"comprehension" in French is compréhension, entendement. comprehension means: The ability to understand something, or the act of understanding it.
How do you use "comprehension" in a sentence?
Example: "Her comprehension of the material improved after the extra tutoring." In French, "comprehension" is compréhension, entendement.
Are there other ways to say "comprehension" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "comprehension": compréhension, entendement.
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