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f you are going to be in a situation were you will be exposed to an environment in which the predominant language is French and English is not a viable option for communication, learning how to say I don't understand in French is essential. It is one of the many key phrases that one should know going into such a situation. This page will help you learn how to say this phrase in French as well as other similar phrases which may be used to express a lack of understanding.

Admitting to a person that you do not understand what they are saying can often times result in further efforts being taken by the speaker to be understood. Stating that you do not understand may cause the person speaking to slow his or her speech rhythm, accentuate his or her pronunciation, even prompt the utilization of additional hand gestures and other expressions which may help you in understanding the gist of what was originally being said to you.

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  • I totally feel like Joey right now from Friends. Whatever she's saying totally comes out differently when I say it.

  • Thank you very much

  • i knew how to say it already.... CAUSE I SPEAK FRENCH> HA. lol

  • sorry bad teacher i guess there teacher better than her

    it is the girl who saying first BOJOUR

  • Make your vids longer with more words in it.

    Quite anoying to keep on clicking a new vid.

  • I don't understand this !!!

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