Expressions of understanding in French
Click the buttons below for natural ways to show you understand someone (without necessarily agreeing):
“I understand you.” — neutral, can be warm depending on tone.
“I understand.” — concise and very common.
“I see.” — short acknowledgment while listening.
“I see what you mean.” — recognizes the idea/logic.
“I’m following you.” — while someone explains.
“Got it now!” — realization after clarification.
“All good, I’ve understood.” — signals you’re up to speed.
“I understand how you feel.” — emotional resonance.
“I understand your position.” — calm and diplomatic.
“I believe you.” — when someone fears not being believed.
“Yeah, I see.” — friendly acknowledgment.
“Yeah, I know what you mean.” — very natural in conversation.
“I get it.” — informal.
“Now I get it.” — casual, colloquial.