Aperçoit (en. Sees)
/a.pɛʁ.swa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To see or distinguish something in a quick or partial manner.
He sees a bird in the sky.
Il aperçoit un oiseau dans le ciel.
To have a fleeting idea or understanding of something.
She sees the solution to the problem.
Elle aperçoit la solution au problème.
To give oneself a quick vision or overview of something.
We caught sight of the outlines of the city in the distance.
Nous avons aperçu les contours de la ville au loin.
Etymology
Comes from old French 'aperçoivre', which means 'to perceive'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to see something
To have a quick overview of something
apercevoir quelque chose
sees at a glance
To see something quickly and effortlessly
aperçoit d'un coup d'œil
to realize something
To become aware of something
s'apercevoir de quelque chose
Related Words
aperception
The perception of something.
aperception
to perceive
The action of seeing or discovering something.
apercevoir
overview
A brief overview or glimpse of a situation.
aperçu
Slang Meanings
To have an overview
He just caught sight of the party in the distance.
Il a juste aperçu la fête au loin.
To realize
She realized she had forgotten her bag.
Elle s'est aperçue qu'elle avait oublié son sac.