Apprécier (en. Appreciate)
/apʁe.sje/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
Recognize the value or merit of something.
It is important to appreciate the small moments of life.
Il est important d'apprécier les petits moments de la vie.
Evaluate a situation or object positively.
She really appreciates her colleague's work.
Elle apprécie beaucoup le travail de son collègue.
Have a favorable appreciation for someone or something.
I really appreciate your help with this project.
J'apprécie vraiment ton aide avec ce projet.
Etymology
From the Latin 'appretiare', which means 'to evaluate'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
appreciate someone's efforts
Acknowledge someone's efforts.
appreciate someone's efforts
appreciate good wine
Have a taste for good wine.
appreciate good wine
appreciate the beauty of nature
Acknowledge the beauty of nature.
appreciate the beauty of nature
Related Words
appreciation
Action of appreciating, evaluation.
appréciation
estimation
Evaluation of value.
estimation
valuation
Action of giving value to something.
valorisation
Slang Meanings
Dig
I totally dig this movie!
J'kiffe trop ce film!
Like well
I really like this place.
J'aime bien cet endroit.