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understanding

UK
/ˌʌndəˈstændɪŋ/
US
/ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/
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Translations

understandingnoun
understandings
pl
Her understanding of the complex theory impressed the entire class.
Sa compréhension de la théorie complexe a impressionné toute la classe.
ententeau sens d’accord tacite entre les parties
We have an understanding that he will take care of the garden while I'm away.
Nous avons une entente selon laquelle il s’occupera du jardin pendant mon absence.
compréhensionau sens de bienveillance ou de tolérance envers autrui
His understanding and patience made him a great friend during difficult times.
Sa compréhension et sa patience ont fait de lui un excellent ami pendant les moments difficiles.
That is not my understanding of the contract terms.
Ce n’est pas mon interprétation des termes du contrat.
Additional translations
indulgenceau sens de tolérance bienveillante
Synonyms
comprehension
grasp
insight
awareness
knowledge
perception
apprehension
interpretation
realization
cognition
Antonyms
misunderstanding
ignorance
confusion
incomprehension
understandinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˌʌndəˈstændɪŋ/
US
/ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/
He was very understanding when I explained why I was late.
Il était très compréhensif quand j’ai expliqué pourquoi j’étais en retard.
Additional translations
indulgentau sens de tolérant, peu sévère
Synonyms
compassionate
empathetic
sympathetic
tolerant
considerate
kind
forgiving
patient
sensitive
open-minded
Antonyms
misunderstanding
ignorance
confusion
incomprehension
understandverb

understanding

Gerund

understood
Past Simple
understood
Past Participle
understanding
Gerund
UK
/ˌʌndəˈstænd/
US
/ˌʌndərˈstænd/
I understand the instructions you gave me.
Je comprends les instructions que vous m'avez données.
comprendreCapacité à comprendre une langue ou un discours.
She can understand French but doesn't speak it fluently.
Elle comprend le français, mais elle ne le parle pas couramment.
interpréterSens de lecture ou d'interprétation particulière.
I understand his actions as a sign of goodwill.
J'interprète ses actions comme un signe de bonne volonté.
comprendreAu sens empathique : avoir conscience des sentiments ou de la situation de quelqu'un.
He always tries to understand his younger brother's problems.
Il essaie toujours de comprendre les problèmes de son petit frère.
Additional translations
déduireSens de conclusion tirée d'informations reçues.
apprendreSens de prendre connaissance d'une information.
Synonyms
comprehend
grasp
fathom
apprehend
discern
perceive
recognize
realize
get
make sense of
Antonyms
misunderstand
confuse
misinterpret

Definitions

understandingnoun
The ability to comprehend or grasp the meaning, significance, or nature of something.
Her understanding of the complex theory impressed the entire class.
An informal or unspoken agreement or arrangement between parties.
We have an understanding that he will take care of the garden while I'm away.
Sympathetic awareness or tolerance towards others' feelings or situations.
His understanding and patience made him a great friend during difficult times.
A particular interpretation or conclusion reached about something.
That is not my understanding of the contract terms.
understandinggerund / present participle
Sympathetic and tolerant towards others.
He was very understanding when I explained why I was late.
understandverb
To grasp the meaning, significance, or nature of something.
I understand the instructions you gave me.
To perceive the intended meaning of words, a language, or a speaker.
She can understand French but doesn't speak it fluently.
To infer something from information received.
From his tone, I understand that he is upset.
To interpret or view something in a particular way.
I understand his actions as a sign of goodwill.
To be sympathetically or knowledgeably aware of someone's feelings or situation.
He always tries to understand his younger brother's problems.
To learn or be told something and accept it as true.
I understand that the meeting has been postponed.
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