misunderstand in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for misunderstand in the English»French Dictionary

I.misunderstand <pret, pp misunderstood> [Brit ˌmɪsʌndəˈstand, Am ˌmɪsˌəndərˈstænd] VB trans

misunderstand

mal comprendre

misunderstand (completely)

ne pas comprendre

don't misunderstand me (to clarify oneself)

comprends-moi bien

II.misunderstood ADJ

to feel misunderstood

se sentir incompris

much misunderstood concept, person, book

souvent mal compris

Translations for misunderstand in the French»English Dictionary

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méconnaître problème

to misunderstand

comprendre à rebours

to misunderstand

comprendre de travers

to misunderstand

mal comprendre qn/qc

to misunderstand sb/sth

misunderstand in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for misunderstand in the English»French Dictionary

I.misunderstand VB trans irreg

misunderstand

mal comprendre

to be misunderstood

être incompris

to misunderstand each other

mal se comprendre

don't misunderstand me!

comprenez-moi bien!

II.misunderstand VB intr irreg

misunderstand

mal comprendre

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

A lot of people misunderstand the war, misunderstand me.

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Although she is generally respected in the community, people sometimes misunderstand her power.

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As for my republican sentiments, those who reproach me misunderstand the history of our family.

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This naivet is the premise of humorous stories where she learns about, and frequently misunderstands, everyday things.

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The union misunderstands his frustration, and the members nearly unanimously decide to strike.

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