Apprendre
Example: Je veux apprendre le français pour parler avec mes amis.
Definition
"Apprendre" means to acquire knowledge or skill through study or experience, often involving understanding new information or how to do something. For example, "Je veux apprendre le français pour parler avec mes amis" means wanting to learn French to communicate with friends.
Etymology
The word "apprendre" comes from the Latin verb 'apprehendere,' meaning 'to seize or grasp.' Over time, it evolved in Old French to mean acquiring knowledge, reflecting the idea of 'grasping' concepts or skills. Did you know? The root also relates to the English word 'apprehend.'
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"Apprendre" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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