Perceptif
Example: Elle est très perceptive aux émotions des autres en réunion.
Definition
"Perceptif" describes someone who is very attentive and able to notice or understand things quickly, especially emotions or subtle details. For example, a person who is "perceptif" can easily sense the feelings of others in a meeting.
Etymology
The word "perceptif" comes from the Latin word 'percipere,' meaning 'to grasp or seize.' It entered French by combining 'per-' (through) and 'capere' (to take), reflecting the idea of keenly taking in or perceiving information.
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"Perceptif" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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