Meaning
Par exemple, lorsque vous dites « I realize how important family is », cela signifie que vous avez compris, peut-être récemment ou soudainement, l'importance de la famille. Le mot « how » indique ici que vous mesurez ou évaluez l'ampleur ou le degré de quelque chose.
Dans une phrase, « I realize how » permet souvent d'introduire une réflexion personnelle ou un changement de perspective. Cela montre que vous avez acquis une nouvelle compréhension ou que vous avez pris conscience de la profondeur d'une situation ou d'un sentiment. Utilisez cette expression pour partager vos réflexions personnelles sur ce que vous avez appris ou compris.
En résumé, « I realize how » est une façon de faire part de vos découvertes personnelles sur l'intensité ou l'importance de quelque chose dans votre vie. Cette expression est utile pour exprimer des réflexions introspectives et des prises de conscience. Utilisez-la pour enrichir vos conversations et partager vos expériences de manière plus profonde.
Today's Sentences
- I realize how precious my pet is.
- I realize how important fitness is.
- I realize how beautiful the sunset is.
- I realize how much I need my glasses.
- I realize how much I enjoy water sports.
- Writer's Note
01
I realize how precious my pet is.
Situation 1
After I got sick, I realize how precious my pet is.
I understand what you mean.
Pets are truly like family.
Les animaux de compagnie sont vraiment comme une famille.
I agree.
I wouldn’t trade that love for anything in the world.
Je ne troquerais cet amour pour rien au monde.
I hope you have many more years together.
Situation 2
Looks like you’re out on a walk by yourself.
Oh, we had to have my dog put down.
He was terminally ill.
Il était en phase terminale.
I’m so sorry.
My heart goes out to you.
Je compatis avec vous.
I realize how precious my pet is, now that he’s gone.
02
I realize how important fitness is.
Situation 1
Since I injured my leg, I realize how important fitness is.
How did you hurt your leg?
I dislocated my knee joint.
Gosh, that sounds really painful.
Situation 2
I realize how important fitness is.
Why is that?
Just getting older, I feel that I struggle with my energy levels and health.
I felt the same when I entered my 40’s.
03
I realize how beautiful the sunset is.
Situation 1
Let’s go for a sundowner.
Sundowner?
Like sitting on a terrace and having a drink at sunset.
That sounds perfect!
Situation 2
I had so much fun last night.
That’s good to hear.
What did you like about it?
Qu’avez-vous aimé à ce sujet ?
Being with family and enjoying nature.
I realized how beautiful the sunset is.
J'ai réalisé à quel point le coucher de soleil est magnifique.
I thought watching the sun go down was really nice too.
04
I realize how much I need my glasses.
Situation 1
I forgot to bring my glasses this morning.
You must have been uncomfortable all day.
I realize how much I need my glasses.
You’d better remember your essentials when you leave in the mornings.
Situation 2
How come you keep squinting your eyes?
I forgot to bring my glasses today.
Oh no, did you want to go home early today?
I might need to.
I realize how much I need my glasses.
Je me rends compte à quel point j'ai besoin de mes lunettes.
05
I realize how much I enjoy water sports.
Situation 1
You look really happy today.
I just got back from water rafting.
In this weather?
It’s warm enough.
I realize how much I enjoy water sports after a long winter.
Je me rends compte à quel point j'apprécie les sports nautiques après un long hiver.
Situation 2
Your hair is wet, did you go for a swim?
I actually went surfing with my friends.
You must really enjoy it, I think you went last week too.
I realize how much I enjoy water sports.
Writer's Note
Since we've gone over "realize how" let's explore sentences using "realize that". Remember that "to realize" something means to understand or become aware of a particular fact or situation.
- I realize that my family is the most important thing in my life.
- I realize that it might be too late to say goodbye.
- I realize that I should have studied harder.
- I realize that we need to exercise more at our age.
- I realize that this moment will never come back.
What are some things that you've realized in the past? What have you learned or come to know as you've gotten wiser? What advice would you give to your younger self?
