S'aperçoit (en. Perceives)

/sapɛʁswa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To notice or observe something.
He realizes that he forgot his keys.
Il s'aperçoit qu'il a oublié ses clés.
To become aware of something.
She realizes her mistake afterwards.
Elle s'aperçoit de son erreur après coup.
To unexpectedly observe something.
We notice changes in the student's behavior.
Nous nous apercevons des changements dans le comportement de l'élève.
To realize that something has changed.
They finally realize that they are full of projects.
Ils s'aperçoivent enfin qu'ils foisonnent de projets.

Etymology

From the verb 'apercevoir' which comes from the Latin 'apercipere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to become aware of something
To become aware of something.
s'apercevoir de quelque chose
to realize that
To realize that.
s'apercevoir que
to notice clearly
To notice clearly.
bien s'apercevoir

Related Words

apercevoir
To notice or visualize something from a distance.
apercevoir
perception
Process of becoming aware through the senses.
perception

Slang Meanings

To realize quickly.
He realized that he had forgotten his coat when leaving.
Il s'est aperçu qu'il avait oublié son manteau en sortant.
To react to a new situation.
As soon as she entered, she noticed the atmosphere.
Dès qu'elle est entrée, elle s'est aperçue de l'ambiance.