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    D'approcher (en. To approach)

    /da.pʁo.ʃe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To move near someone or something.
    He approached the window to look outside.
    Il s'est approché de la fenêtre pour regarder dehors.
    To make something closer in time or space.
    The deadline for this project is approaching.
    L'échéance de ce projet se rapproche.
    To be in the process of settling in or getting familiar with something.
    She slowly approached the others to join the conversation.
    Elle s'est lentement approchée des autres pour participer à la conversation.

    Etymology

    Derived from the prefix 'a-' and the verb 'procher', which means to bring closer.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to approach the goal
    To be close to reaching a goal.
    s'approcher du but
    to approach by leaps and bounds
    To be imminent or to approach quickly.
    d'approcher à grands pas
    to get close to it
    To decrease the distance between oneself and something.
    s'en approcher

    Related Words

    close
    Evokes a proximity, not far away.
    proche
    distance
    The space between two objects or people.
    distance
    rapprochement
    The act of getting closer or establishing a relationship.
    rapprochement

    Slang Meanings

    To sneak in
    He managed to get close to the group without them noticing.
    Il a réussi à s'approcher du groupe sans qu'ils ne s'en aperçoivent.
    To stick
    He stuck to her to talk to her.
    Il a collé à elle pour lui parler.