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    S'approchait (en. Was approaching)

    [sa.pʁo.ʃɛ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To move towards a point of proximity.
    He was approaching the door hesitantly.
    Il s'approchait de la porte en hésitant.
    To become closer in time.
    The holidays were slowly approaching.
    Les vacances s'approchaient lentement.
    To be interested in or to lean towards something.
    She was approaching the truth.
    Elle s'approchait de la vérité.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'approcher' with the prefix 's-' indicating a movement towards.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to approach someone
    To intend to meet or interact with someone.
    s'approcher de quelqu'un
    to approach the goal
    To make a goal closer or more achievable.
    s'approcher du but
    to approach slowly
    To move cautiously towards a point.
    s'approcher lentement

    Related Words

    approach
    Action of approaching or method of accessing something.
    approche
    close
    Located at a short distance.
    proche

    Slang Meanings

    To get closer to someone in a social context.
    He started approaching her at the party.
    Il a commencé à s'approcher d'elle lors de la fête.
    To create tension or suspense.
    The story was approaching a climax.
    L'histoire s'approchait d'un dénouement.