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How to say “Let me check that I understood.” in French
Briefly restate an explanation to make sure you followed it.
Voyons si j'ai bien compris.
Let me check that I understood.
After this opening, give your own short summary of what you understood.
Use it in three situations
A changed time
Voyons si j'ai bien compris : on se retrouve vendredi.
Let me check that I understood: we meet on Friday.
A task instruction
Voyons si j'ai bien compris : on se retrouve à cinq heures.
Let me check that I understood: we meet at five.
A travel arrangement
Voyons si j'ai bien compris : je dois l'envoyer aujourd'hui.
Let me check that I understood: I should send it today.
What to watch for
Avoid repeating the entire explanation; focus on the point that matters.
Read the whole expression before replacing a detail. The natural wording may use a different order or construction from the English sentence.
Your turn
Imagine repairing a conversation. Say this in French: Let me check that I understood: we meet at five.
Reveal a sample reply
Voyons si j'ai bien compris : on se retrouve à cinq heures.
Let me check that I understood: we meet at five.
Build a useful exchange
Check a meaning and leave with something you can use.
This expression in other languages
A note on speaking French
Use vous with strangers, staff, and people you address formally; use tu when that relationship is established. Je voudrais and pourriez-vous can make a request considerate. The most appropriate choice depends on the person and the situation.
Keep accents and apostrophes. A familiar spoken expression may differ from its literal English translation. Read the complete line, including the pronoun and the words that connect the request.
