comprendre /kɔ̃pʁˈɑ̃dʁ/ · verb · CEFR B2. French translation of "comprise".

See also: Vocabulary entry (French) · Topic: French Réussite et Progrès

Source term
comprise
Translation
comprendre
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
verb
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Dictionary form comprendre
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Pattern
Subject + helper/modal + comprendre
Examples
Nous devons souvent comprendre.
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Topic context

This word appears in the French Réussite et Progrès.

Example Sentences

L'équipe, qui comprend plusieurs joueurs importants, se réunira demain.

English: The team, which comprises several important players, will meet tomorrow.

B2 · Achievement and Progress

Le comité comprend dix membres de différents pays européens.

English: The committee comprises ten members from different European countries.

B2 · Achievement and Progress

Notre équipe est composée d'ingénieurs, de designers et de rédacteurs.

English: Our team is comprised of engineers, designers, and writers.

B2 · Achievement and Progress

Le roman se compose de trois parties qui suivent la même famille.

English: The novel comprises three parts that follow the same family.

B2 · Achievement and Progress

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