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    S'apercevait (en. Noticed)

    /sapɛʁsəvɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To notice a detail or a change.
    They gradually realized the differences.
    Ils s'apercevaient peu à peu des différences.
    To realize something.
    He realized that he had forgotten his keys.
    Il s'apercevait qu'il avait oublié ses clés.
    To be aware of something happening.
    She became aware of the importance of the situation.
    Elle s'apercevait de l'importance de la situation.

    Etymology

    The verb 'apercevoir' comes from the Latin 'apercipere', which means 'to take, to receive' with the prefix 'a-' indicating removal.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to realize
    To become aware of something.
    s'apercevoir de
    to notice in time
    To realize before it is too late.
    s'apercevoir à temps
    to gradually realize
    To gradually become aware.
    s'apercevoir peu à peu

    Related Words

    to notice
    To see or understand something quickly.
    apercevoir
    to know
    To be informed or aware of something.
    connaître
    to realize
    To understand or become aware of something.
    réaliser

    Slang Meanings

    To realize
    When he saw his mistake, he said to himself, 'I finally noticed!'.
    Quand il a vu son erreur, il s'est dit 'je me suis enfin aperçu !'.
    To catch on
    Did you catch what is happening?
    Tu as capté ce qui se passe ?