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.
"Her understanding of physics helped her fix the machine."
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noun An informal agreement between people.
"They reached an understanding about how to split the bills."
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adjective Showing sympathy and willingness to tolerate someone's situation or mistakes.
"Her boss was understanding when she needed time off for the funeral."
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understanding in a sentence
- Her understanding of physics helped her fix the machine.
- He has a basic understanding of French but can't hold a full conversation.
- They reached an understanding about how to split the bills.
- Her boss was understanding when she needed time off for the funeral.
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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: "Her understanding of physics helped her fix the machine." 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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