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    L'apercevoir (en. To see it)

    /la.pɛʁ.sə.vwaʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To perceive quickly.
    I managed to perceive him from afar.
    J'ai réussi à l'apercevoir au loin.
    To notice something unexpectedly.
    She caught sight of a rare bird in the garden.
    Elle a aperçu un oiseau rare dans le jardin.
    To sense the presence of something or someone.
    He does not see it, he is too absorbed in his thoughts.
    Il ne l'aperçoit pas, il est trop absorbé dans ses pensées.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'apere', combined with 'cevoir', meaning 'to receive' or 'to see'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to become aware of something
    to become aware of something
    s'apercevoir de quelque chose
    to catch sight of quickly
    to see briefly
    l'apercevoir rapidement
    to perceive from afar
    to see something at a distance
    apercevoir au loin

    Related Words

    aperception
    Action of perceiving something consciously.
    aperception
    perception
    Process of becoming aware of or interpreting stimuli.
    perception
    reception
    Action of receiving or welcoming something.
    réception

    Slang Meanings

    Spot quickly
    He managed to perceive her in the blink of an eye.
    Il a réussi à l'apercevoir en un clin d'œil.
    To catch on
    She catches my eye with her new look, I see her everywhere.
    Elle me buzz avec son nouveau look, je l'aperçois partout.