Example: Quand tu es fatigué, ça se comprend facilement.
Definition
"Ça se comprend" is a French expression meaning that something is easily understood or logically acceptable, often used to acknowledge that a situation or feeling is reasonable or expected, as in recognizing that being tired is understandable.
Translations
That's understandable
Es comprensible
Dat is begrijpelijk
És comprensible
Das ist verständlich
Etymology
The phrase "Ça se comprend" comes from the French verb "comprendre," meaning 'to understand.' The pronoun "ça" means 'that' or 'it,' and combined, the phrase literally translates to 'that is understood.' It is commonly used in everyday conversation to express empathy or acceptance of a situation.
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