M'apprit (en. Taught me)

[mapʁi]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To impart knowledge or a skill to someone.
She taught me to play the piano.
Elle m'apprit à jouer du piano.
To teach or communicate information.
My father taught me the importance of honesty.
Mon père m'apprit l'importance de l'honnêteté.
To make aware of a reality or a fact.
The teacher taught me that the Earth revolves around the Sun.
L'enseignant m'apprit que la Terre tourne autour du Soleil.

Etymology

Form of the verb "to learn," derived from the Latin 'apprehendere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

teach me
to let me know something.
m'apprendre
learn on the job
learn directly through practice.
apprendre sur le tas
learn at one's expense
learn from a painful experience.
apprendre à ses dépens

Related Words

to learn
The act of acquiring knowledge or skills.
apprendre
teacher
A person who teaches, often in a school setting.
enseignant
training
The process by which one acquires knowledge or skills.
formation

Slang Meanings

Capable of understanding or grasping things quickly.
In our group, she taught me quickly.
Dans notre groupe, elle m'apprit vite.
Referring to an informal learning experience.
He taught me to ride a skateboard in the park.
Il m'apprit à rouler en skate dans le parc.