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    Percevoir (en. Perceive)

    /pɛʁ.sɛ.vwaʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Capable of perceiving something through the senses.
    He can perceive smells from a distance.
    Il peut percevoir les odeurs à distance.
    To realize or understand something.
    She perceives nuances in speeches.
    Elle perçoit les nuances dans les discours.
    To receive income or compensation.
    He receives a monthly salary.
    Il perçoit un salaire mensuel.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'percipere', which means 'to grasp completely'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to perceive a bet
    To receive a sum of money or a reward.
    percevoir une mise
    to perceive a feeling
    To feel or understand an emotion.
    percevoir un sentiment
    difficulty in perceiving
    To have trouble understanding or grasping something.
    difficulté à percevoir

    Related Words

    perception
    The ability to grasp something consciously.
    perception
    perceptive
    Having a good capacity for perception.
    perceptif
    receive
    To accept something that is given or proposed.
    recevoir

    Slang Meanings

    To quickly understand something.
    He got the joke right away.
    Il a perçu la blague tout de suite.
    To receive money or income in a specific context.
    She receives money under the table.
    Elle perçoit des sous sous la table.