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    Apprend (en. Learn)

    /a.pʁɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Acquire knowledge or skills through study or experience.
    He is learning to read by taking literacy classes.
    Il apprend à lire en suivant des cours d'alphabétisation.
    To become aware of something.
    She learns that her friend is moving.
    Elle apprend que son amie déménage.
    To develop a habit or skill through repetition.
    They are learning to play a musical instrument.
    Ils apprennent à jouer d'un instrument de musique.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'apprehendere', meaning to seize or understand.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    learn on the job
    Acquire skills in practice rather than in theory.
    apprendre sur le tas
    learn by heart
    To memorize completely.
    apprendre par cœur
    learn at one's own expense
    To understand a lesson after a difficult experience.
    apprendre à ses dépens

    Related Words

    teacher
    A person who teaches, responsible for education.
    enseignant
    student
    A person who is studying.
    étudiant

    Slang Meanings

    To understand quickly.
    He is clever; he learns fast.
    Il est malin, il apprend vite.
    To receive a life lesson.
    He had problems, but he learned something.
    Il a eu des problèmes, mais il a appris quelque chose.