apprécier

Word: apprécier

Meaning:

In French, the verb "apprécier" means:

1. To appreciate / to value:
   To recognize the value or worth of something or someone, often showing gratitude or positive evaluation.
   Example: J'apprécie votre aide. (I appreciate your help.)

2. To like / to enjoy:
   To find something agreeable, pleasant, or enjoyable.
   Example: J'apprécie ce plat. (I like/enjoy this dish.)

3. To estimate / to assess:
   To evaluate or estimate something, often in terms of quantity, value, or quality.
   Example: Il faut apprécier les dégâts. (We need to assess the damage.)

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Parts:

• Prefix: (none perceptible as a single prefix)
• Root: "préci-" derived from Latin "pretium" meaning "value" or "price."
• Suffix: "-er" typical ending for French verbs in the first group (-er verbs).

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Synonyms:

• to appreciate / to value:

  • estimer (to esteem, to estimate)
  • approuver (to approve, in certain contexts)

• to like / to enjoy:

  • aimer (to like, to love)
  • aimer bien (to like rather)
  • goûter (to taste, to enjoy)

• to estimate / to assess:

  • évaluer (to evaluate)
  • juger (to judge)

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Antonyms:

• not to appreciate / to undervalue:

  • mépriser (to despise, to disdain)

• not to like / to dislike:

  • détester (to hate)
  • ne pas aimer (not to like)

• not to assess properly:

  • ignorer (to ignore)

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In summary: "apprécier" is a versatile verb relating to valuing, liking, or estimating something, depending on context.