S'approcha (en. Approached)

/sa.pʁo.ʃɑ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

The action of moving towards a person or an object.

She gently approached the edge of the cliff.

Elle s'approcha doucement du bord du précipice.

To come closer in space or in time.

The deadline for exams is approaching quickly.

L'échéance des examens s'approche rapidement.

To adopt a more intimate or familiar attitude.

He approached her to talk to her.

Il s'est approché d'elle pour lui parler.

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

to approach with big strides

To move quickly towards something.

s'approcher à grands pas

to approach dangerously

To put oneself in a risky situation.

s'approcher dangereusement

to get closer to the truth

To strive for a more precise understanding.

s'approcher de la vérité

approach

To make oneself closer to something.

approcher

closeness

The action of getting closer, both physically and emotionally.

rapprochement

That is at a short distance or has a close connection.

proche

To become intimate

He knew how to approach without seeming intrusive.

Il a su comment s'approcher sans paraître intrusif.

To be close to someone

Since they met, he has gotten much closer to her.

Depuis qu'ils se connaissent, il s'est beaucoup approché d'elle.