English–French
“misunderstanding” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/mepʁiz/
Example
Il y a eu une méprise entre nous.
There was a misunderstanding between us.
How to say “misunderstanding” in French
“Misunderstanding” in French is méprise.
A wrong reading of what happened that sends an otherwise sensible response in the wrong direction.
Example sentences with méprise
Elle a fait une méprise d'identité au magasin.
She mistook one person for another at the store.
Tips for using méprise
- Méprise often names an error of interpretation or identification, while malentendu more directly suggests a misunderstanding between people.
Other French words for “misunderstanding”
Nous avons eu un malentendu sur l'heure du rendez-vous.
We had a misunderstanding about the appointment time.
Je suis désolé pour cette incompréhension.
I am sorry about this misunderstanding.