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    M'aperçois (en. I see myself)

    /mapɛʁswa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To become aware of something.
    While looking around me, I realize that I forgot my book.
    En regardant autour de moi, je m'aperçois que j'ai oublié mon livre.
    To realize or understand something.
    I realize that the meeting has already started.
    Je m'aperçois que la réunion est déjà commencée.
    To observe or notice something.
    I realize that you changed your hairstyle.
    Je m'aperçois que tu as changé de coiffure.

    Etymology

    Origin of the first person singular of the verb 'apercevoir', which comes from Latin 'ad' (to) and 'caper' (to take).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to become aware of something
    to become aware of something.
    s'apercevoir de quelque chose
    to realize together
    to realize with others.
    m'apercevoir ensemble
    to realize too late
    to realize after something has happened.
    m'apercevoir trop tard

    Related Words

    apercevoir
    to have a partial view or knowledge of something.
    apercevoir
    percevoir
    to receive an impression through the senses.
    percevoir
    constater
    to note something after observation.
    constater

    Slang Meanings

    To realize at the last minute.
    I realized too late that I had left my phone at home.
    Je me suis aperçu trop tard que j'avais laissé mon portable à la maison.
    To pick up on a situation.
    He picks up quickly; he always notices strange things in the conversation.
    Il capte vite, il s'aperçoit toujours des trucs bizarres dans la conversation.