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    M'approchai (en. I approached)

    /mapʁɔʃɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To move towards something or someone.
    I approached the rainbow.
    Je m'approchai de l'arc-en-ciel.
    To adopt an attitude or state closer to a situation.
    Growing up, I approached the truth.
    En grandissant, je m'approchai de la vérité.
    To become familiar with a subject or person.
    I approached philosophy to better understand it.
    Je m'approchai de la philosophie pour mieux la comprendre.

    Etymology

    The verb 'approach' derives from the Latin 'appropiare', which means 'to get closer'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to approach gently
    To move slowly towards something without making noise.
    s'approcher doucement
    to approach reality
    To adopt a more precise view or knowledge of the truth.
    s'approcher de la réalité
    to approach by leaps and bounds
    To quickly get closer to something.
    s'approcher à grands pas

    Related Words

    approach
    Action of getting closer.
    approche
    rapprochement
    Process of getting closer or bringing things closer together.
    rapprochement
    proximity
    State of being close to something.
    proximité

    Slang Meanings

    To get closer to someone in a friendly manner.
    He explained to me that he was approaching to make peace.
    Il m'a expliqué qu'il s'approchait pour faire la paix.
    To infiltrate a group.
    She approached the group to make friends.
    Elle s'est approchée de la bande pour se faire des amis.