understanding in French
understanding in French is compréhensif, compréhension — understanding means the mental grasp of what something means or how it works.
understanding in French
compréhensif
Showing compassion, tolerance, and forbearance; sympathetically aware.
compréhension
What does "understanding" mean?
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noun The mental grasp of what something means or how it works.
"Reading widely gave him a deeper understanding of how the economy works."
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noun An informal agreement between people.
"We have an understanding that nobody leaves the office before six."
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adjective Showing sympathy and willingness to tolerate someone's situation or mistakes.
"The teacher was very understanding when I handed in my work late."
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understanding in a sentence
- Reading widely gave him a deeper understanding of how the economy works.
- Her understanding of physics helped her fix the machine.
- We have an understanding that nobody leaves the office before six.
- There was a quiet understanding between the neighbours about sharing the driveway.
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What is "understanding" in French?
"understanding" in French is compréhensif, compréhension. understanding means: The mental grasp of what something means or how it works.
How do you use "understanding" in a sentence?
Example: "Reading widely gave him a deeper understanding of how the economy works." In French, "understanding" is compréhensif, compréhension.
Are there other ways to say "understanding" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "understanding": compréhensif, compréhension.
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