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    Apprends (en. Learn)

    /a.pʁɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To acquire knowledge or skills through study, experience, or teaching.
    I have been learning French for a year.
    J'apprends le français depuis un an.
    To introduce or instruct someone on a subject.
    She teaches her child to read.
    Elle apprend à son enfant à lire.
    To become aware of something.
    He learns the news from his friends.
    Il apprend la nouvelle par ses amis.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'apprehendere', meaning to seize, understand.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to learn by heart
    To memorize something in its entirety.
    apprendre par cœur
    to learn on the job
    To acquire skills through practical experience.
    apprendre sur le tas
    you have to learn to swim
    It is essential to learn to cope with a situation.
    il faut apprendre à nager

    Related Words

    learning
    Process by which one acquires knowledge.
    apprentissage
    teacher
    Person who imparts knowledge.
    enseignant
    student
    Person who receives education.
    élève

    Slang Meanings

    To learn quickly.
    You need to learn quickly, or you will fail the assessment.
    Il faut que tu apprennes vite, sinon tu vas rater l'évaluation.
    To be informed about something.
    He told me that the party was canceled.
    Il m'a appris que la fête était annulée.