compréhensif

understanding, sympathetic

k ɔ̃ . p ʁ e . ɑ̃ . s i f
compréhens understand + if forming adjectives meaning “characterized by or tending to”
adjective · singular masculine Rare #31,251
understanding, sympathetic Usually describes someone who is patient and considerate toward others.
FR: Il est compréhensif avec les enfants.
EN: He is understanding with the children.
Forms of compréhensif
MasculineFeminine
Singular compréhensif compréhensive

Je suis ravi d'aider un directeur aussi compréhensif.

I'm delighted to help such an understanding director.

— Les Choristes (2004)

Ziri a essayé d'être plus compréhensif.

Ziri tried to be more understanding.

Tu vois, il est compréhensif.

You see, he's understanding.

— Funny Games (1997)

Il pourrait être compréhensif.

He might be understanding.

— Nuremberg (2025)

Yanni est compréhensif.

Yanni is understanding.

Je suis très compréhensif.

I'm very understanding.

— Our Times (2015)

Quelle surprise de vous trouver si compréhensif.

What a surprise to find you so understanding.

— Vivre (1952)

Tu as été si compréhensif.

You were so understanding.

Vous êtes fort compréhensif.

You are very understanding.

Merci d'être si compréhensif.

Thank you for being so understanding.

Tu es fort compréhensif.

You are very understanding.

À mon avis, Bouboule sera compréhensif.

I think Bouboule will be understanding.

— Funny Games (1997)