Example: Je vois ce que tu veux dire, c'est très clair.
Definition
"Je vois ce que tu veux dire" is a French expression meaning I understand what you mean. It is used to acknowledge comprehension of someone's point or explanation, indicating clarity and agreement with the conveyed idea.
Translations
I see what you mean
Entiendo lo que quieres decir
Ik begrijp wat je bedoelt
Entenc què vols dir
Ich verstehe, was du meinst
Etymology
The phrase "Je vois ce que tu veux dire" literally translates to 'I see what you want to say.' It originates from the French verb 'voir' meaning 'to see,' used figuratively to mean 'to understand.' This figurative use of 'seeing' to mean comprehension is common in many languages.
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I see what you mean