Approchant (en. Approaching)

/apʁɔʃɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which is close in space or time.
The approaching sound of a car caught my attention.
Le bruit approchant d'une voiture a attiré mon attention.
Which aligns with or comes closer to a thought, an opinion.
Their viewpoints are approaching.
Leurs points de vue sont approchants.
Which is close to a result or an objective.
The results of the experiment are approaching expectations.
Les résultats de l'expérience sont approchants des attentes.

Etymology

From the verb 'approcher' with the suffix '-ant'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

approaching results
Tending towards similar or expected results.
approchant des résultats
an approaching future
A future that is coming into view or becoming imminent.
un futur approchant

Related Words

approach
To move close to something or someone.
approcher
proximity
The state of being close or near.
proximité

Slang Meanings

The state of closeness of ideas among friends.
We're on the same wavelength, it's really approaching.
On est dans le même délire, c'est vraiment approchant.
Indication of something imminent.
The party is approaching, everyone is in the approaching mood.
La fête approche, tout le monde est dans le mood approchant.