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    Apercevant (en. Perceiving)

    /apeʁsə.vɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Capable of perceiving or noticing.
    He is very perceptive; he notices details that others do not see.
    Il est très apercevant, il remarque des détails que les autres ne voient pas.
    Clear or obvious.
    The truth was evident in her words.
    La vérité était apercevante dans ses paroles.
    Reactive to the emotions of others.
    She has a perceptive mind; she quickly understands the mindset of those around her.
    Elle a un esprit apercevant, elle comprend rapidement l'état d'esprit des personnes autour d'elle.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'apercevoir' with the suffix '-ant' indicating a quality.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to notice something
    To notice something subtly.
    apercevoir quelque chose
    to have a perceptive eye
    To be attentive to details.
    avoir l'œil apercevant
    to be perceptive
    To stand out by ability to perceive quickly.
    être apercevant

    Related Words

    apercevoir
    Verb that designates the act of seeing or discerning something.
    apercevoir
    perception
    Action or process of perceiving or discerning.
    perception
    clairvoyance
    Ability to perceive things that are not visible.
    clairvoyance

    Slang Meanings

    Someone who has a flair.
    That guy is perceptive; he always knows what’s going on.
    Ce mec est apercevant, il sait toujours ce qui se passe.
    Ability to detect false appearances.
    She has a perceptive sense of things; she doesn’t get fooled.
    Elle a un sens apercevant des choses, elle ne se laisse pas duper.