S'approche (en. Approaches)

/sa.pʁoʃ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Moving towards something or someone.
She is getting close to the edge of the cliff.
Elle s'approche du bord de la falaise.
Making contact or establishing a relationship with something or someone.
He gets closer to his colleagues to discuss the project.
Il s'approche de ses collègues pour discuter du projet.
Becoming closer over time.
The exams are approaching, and I need to study.
Les examens s'approchent et je dois étudier.

Etymology

Comes from the verb 'approcher' with the reflexive pronoun 'se'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to get close to someone
Establishing contact with a person.
s'approcher de quelqu'un
to get close to the goal
Being about to reach a goal.
s'approcher du but
to approach slowly
Approaching cautiously or gradually.
s'approcher lentement

Related Words

to approach
Action of coming near or getting closer.
approcher
proximity
State of being near something.
proximité
distance
Measure of space between two objects.
distance

Slang Meanings

To get into seduction mode.
He really got close to her last night.
Il s'est vraiment approché de elle hier soir.
To get involved in a situation.
When the problem escalated, he decided to get closer.
Quand le problème a pris de l'ampleur, il a décidé de s'approcher.