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    Apprendre (en. Learn)

    /apʁɑ̃dʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To acquire new knowledge or skill.
    I am learning to play the piano.
    J'apprends à jouer du piano.
    To reveal or teach something to someone.
    He teaches his students mathematics.
    Il apprend à ses élèves les mathématiques.
    To receive information.
    She learned the news from a friend.
    Elle a appris la nouvelle par un ami.
    To discover a fact.
    We learned that he was going to move.
    Nous avons appris qu'il allait déménager.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'apprendere', composed of 'ad-' (toward) and 'prehendere' (to take).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to learn by heart
    To memorize something precisely.
    apprendre par cœur
    to learn at one's expense
    To learn from one's mistakes.
    apprendre à ses dépens
    to learn about life
    To acquire experience about life.
    apprendre la vie

    Related Words

    teacher
    A person who teaches, transmits knowledge.
    enseignant
    student
    A person who studies, especially in a school setting.
    étudiant
    training
    Process of acquiring knowledge or skills.
    formation

    Slang Meanings

    To learn quickly.
    He got it quickly.
    Il a pigé rapidement.
    To be in the know.
    She is in the loop.
    Elle est dans le coup.