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How do you say "i dont understand" in French?
Je ne comprends pas
In French, "i dont understand" is Je ne comprends pas.
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Pronunciation
Say zhuh nuh cohm-prahn pah, with a nasal middle sound and the negative pah landing firmly at the end.
Grammar notes
Je ne comprends pas is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
i dont understand
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How to remember Je ne comprends pas
Comprends is the same root as comprehend, so this phrase literally says I do not comprehend.
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- i am lost Je suis perdu
- what time is it Quelle heure est-il ?
- i would like a table for two Je voudrais une table pour deux
- the bill please La facture, s’il vous plaît
- where is the bathroom Où sont les toilettes
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Questions about Je ne comprends pas
How do you pronounce Je ne comprends pas?
Say zhuh nuh cohm-prahn pah, with a nasal middle sound and the negative pah landing firmly at the end.
Is Je ne comprends pas formal or casual?
Je ne comprends pas is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is Je ne comprends pas used in French?
Je ne comprends pas is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (i dont understand).
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