French Conversation · Level 128
45 words
French word
compréhensif
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔ̃pʁeɑ̃sif/
Meaning
- adjectiveunderstanding
Example
Mon ami est compréhensif quand j'ai des problèmes.
My friend is understanding when I have problems.
More examples
Le professeur a été très compréhensif avec les étudiants en retard.
The teacher was very understanding with the students who were late.
Core concept
A calm person who takes in another's difficulties and responds with patience and support.
Common phrases
être compréhensif
be understanding
un ami compréhensif
an understanding friend
Similar words
bienveillant: Being kind toward others and ready to offer help.
empathique: Understanding others' emotions by sharing in and supporting their feelings.
patient: Waiting calmly when others are troubled or need extra time.
attentionné: Paying close attention to others' needs and feelings and acting considerately.
Definition in French
Qui saisit et accepte les sentiments ou les difficultés d'autrui, en faisant preuve de tolérance et de soutien.
Word origin
French compréhensif is derived from comprendre with -if, and comprendre ultimately comes from Latin comprehendere, meaning "grasp together."
Usage tips
- For something easy to understand, French normally uses compréhensible, not compréhensif.
Other meanings
- sympatheticadjective
- tolerantadjective
Opposites
- intolérantintolerantadjective
Related words
- compréhensionunderstandingnoun
- compréhensibleunderstandableadjective