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    Approchait (en. Was approaching)

    /a.pʁo.ʃɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To get closer to something or someone.
    The train was approaching the station.
    Le train approchait de la gare.
    To be coming or manifesting.
    Winter was approaching rapidly.
    L'hiver approchait rapidement.
    To have an attitude or behavior of proximity.
    He approached his friend cautiously.
    Il approchait son ami avec prudence.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'approcher' from Latin 'applicare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to approach gently
    to come near something without making noise.
    s'approcher doucement
    to come closer to an idea
    to start accepting or considering an idea.
    s'approcher d'une idée

    Related Words

    approach
    To make a movement towards something.
    approcher
    close
    Which is near in space or time.
    proche
    proximity
    The state of being close.
    proximité

    Slang Meanings

    Can refer to a quick rapprochement in an informal context.
    He approached the girl in the blink of an eye.
    Il a approché la fille en un clin d'œil.
    To indicate that something is imminent.
    The exam was approaching, it was necessary to prepare for it.
    L'épreuve approchait, il fallait s'y préparer.