S’approcha (en. Approached)

/s‿a.pʁo.ʃa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Movement towards something or someone.
He approached the window to look outside.
Il s'approcha de la fenêtre pour voir dehors.
To move closer to a place or a person.
She timidly approached the group.
Elle s'approcha timidement du groupe.
To be in a state of proximity.
He got closer to the truth.
Il s'est approché de la vérité.

Etymology

Comes from the verb 'approcher', with the prefix 's-' indicating a reflexive movement.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to approach the truth
Getting closer to a reality or an accurate understanding.
s'approcher de la vérité
to approach gently
Moving slowly and carefully towards something.
s'approcher doucement

Related Words

approach
To come near to something.
approcher
close
Which is at a short distance.
proche
distance
Space that separates two beings or objects.
distance

Slang Meanings

To move
He moved a bit to see what was happening.
Il s'est bougé un peu pour voir ce qui se passait.
To sneak
She sneaked up near him without him noticing.
Elle s'est faufilée près de lui sans qu'il s'en rende compte.