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Je ne comprends pas

I don't understand

Language note: Helpful when you're lost in translation.

Culture note: Use it to encourage a slower rephrased explanation.

Context: They start speaking quickly in French.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

[zhuh]

The speaker referring to themselves.

Je suis fatigué.

I am tired.

[nuh]

Not

Negation particle used in sentences.

Je ne sais pas.

I do not know.

comprends

[kohm-prond]

Understand

To grasp the meaning, significance, or nature of something.

Je comprends mieux maintenant.

I understand better now.

pas

[pah]

Not

Used to negate the sentence.

Je ne comprends pas cette phrase.

I do not understand this sentence.

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