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Today’s word : Appréhender in French.
Appréhender in French – Écouter
The word Appréhender in French is a first group verb. What does it mean?
The word Appréhender can have different meanings.
Appréhender in French – Meaning
Considering something as dangerous and being afraid of it.
This means that you are afraid of that thing, or situation. You are dreading it.
Exemple : J’appréhende les examens. (I am dreading the exams.)
2. Procéder à l’arrestation de quelqu’un.
To proceed to the arrest of someone.
Exemple : Le suspect a été appréhendé par la police. (The suspect was apprehended by the police.)
3. Saisir ou comprendre quelque chose.
To grasp or understand something.
Exemple : Ceci me permet de mieux appréhender la situation globale. (This gives me a better understanding of the overall situation.)
How to conjugate the verb Appréhender in French
The verb Appréhender in French is a regular verb from the first group (verbs in -ER).
This is how you conjugate it in the present tense (le présent de l’indicatif):
J’appréhende
Tu appréhendes
Il / elle / on appréhende
Nous appréhendons
Vous appréhendez
Ils / elles appréhendent
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Construct sentences with Appréhender
Appréhender + noun
Elle appréhende la rentrée des classes.
Appréhender de + infinitive verb
J’appréhende de partir au travail aujourd’hui.
Appréhender que + subjunctive (subjonctif)
Marie appréhende qu’il parte.
Conclusion
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