[ZK] Je comprends. sp? is there meant to be an 's' on the end of the first person singular?

I think it's "comprends", although it's over a year since I stopped studying French and the net's not much help.

[ZK] I am reassured all the same. I shall spare you the knowledge of how long it is since I stopped doing French...

yes, the first singular present has an S on the end... the net is rubbish for french unless you already have a half decent knowledge of it. which lets me out...

My French evening class ended last night (entry level), needless to say I can confidently say I am no help to you with this at all, but if you want to say your name or go shopping I can help you pay. ("Je voudrais one of those and one of those s'il vous plait)

Le singe est dans l'arbre.

3 Monkeys type of thing ? Sounds good. I might just go and start it.....