French Word · Intermediate
Capter
To grasp / To understand / To receive
Pronunciation: kap-TÉ
Meaning
To understand or comprehend something; also, to pick up or receive a signal (e.g., radio, Wi-Fi).
Example
Je ne capte pas ce que tu veux dire. / Le réseau ne capte pas très bien ici.
I don't grasp what you mean. / The network doesn't pick up very well here.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Capter out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level French word.