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    J'aperçus (en. I saw)

    /ʒa.pɛʁ.sy/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To briefly perceive something.
    I perceived a light in the distance.
    J'aperçus une lumière au loin.
    To be aware of something.
    When I saw the truth, it was too late.
    Quand j'aperçus la vérité, il était trop tard.
    An act of recognizing or realizing.
    I needed to perceive my mistakes to change.
    Il a fallu que j'aperçus mes erreurs pour changer.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'apercevoir', composed of 'a-' and 'percevoir'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to realize something
    To realize or recognize something.
    s'apercevoir de quelque chose
    to perceive from a distance
    To see or distinguish something from afar.
    apercevoir au loin
    to notice a change
    To notice a gradual change.
    apercevoir un changement

    Related Words

    to perceive
    Verb meaning to see or understand something briefly.
    apercevoir
    perception
    Action of perceiving, apprehending something.
    perception
    aperception
    The process of understanding by which we recognize an experience.
    aperception

    Slang Meanings

    To quickly realize.
    When I saw her smile, I perceived that she was happy.
    Quand j'ai vu son sourire, j'aperçus qu'elle était contente.
    To notice stealthily.
    I caught sight of the little runner out of the corner of my eye.
    J'aperçus le petit coureur dans le coin de l'œil.