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    S'approcher (en. To approach)

    /sapʁoʃe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To move closer to a place or a person.
    She approached him to talk.
    Elle s'est approchée de lui pour lui parler.
    To get closer to a state or condition.
    The situation is nearing a resolution.
    La situation s'approche d'une résolution.
    To adopt a more similar attitude or opinion.
    He came closer to his mentor's thoughts.
    Il s'est approché de la pensée de son mentor.

    Etymology

    Formed from the verb 'approcher' with the reflexive pronoun 's'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to approach
    To become closer to something.
    s'approcher de
    to approach dangerously
    To come closer to a risky situation.
    s'approcher dangereusement

    Related Words

    approcher
    To come near to something.
    approcher
    proximity
    State of being close.
    proximité
    rapprochement
    The action of getting closer.
    rapprochement

    Slang Meanings

    To be around
    I'm going to get closer; I'm around.
    Je vais m'approcher, je suis dans le coin.
    To pass by
    I'm going to pass by to get closer.
    Je vais passer par là pour m'approcher.