compris
/kɔ̃.pʁi/
The English phrase "capiche" can be translated into French as compris.
An informal way to ask if someone understands what has been said.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables: /kɔ̃.pʁi/.
Did you know?
- The English slang 'capiche' is actually a phonetic spelling of the Italian word capisci, not a French term.
- The word compris is also used to mean 'included', such as when stating if a tax or a drink is 'included' in a price.
- The word compris comes from the Latin comprēnsus, a variant of comprehēnsus, which literally means 'seized' or 'grasped'.
Examples in context
- Tu as compris ?Did you understand?
Example conversation
Emma is giving Hugo instructions for a task.
- EmmaIl ne faut pas oublier les clés, compris ?You must not forget the keys, understood?
- HugoOui, j'ai bien compris.Yes, I understood well.
- EmmaParfait, alors on peut y aller.Perfect, so we can go.
- HugoOn y va !Let's go!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry compris, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries compris, CC BY-SA 4.0.
