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perceive in French

perceive in French is percevoir — perceive means to become aware of something through the senses, such as sight, sound, or touch.

perceive in French

percevoir
verb
(transitive) To become aware of, through the physical senses, to see; to understand.

What does "perceive" mean?

  1. verb To become aware of something through the senses, such as sight, sound, or touch.
    "She perceived a faint smell of smoke coming from the kitchen."
  2. verb To understand or interpret something in a particular way.
    "He was perceived as arrogant, even though he meant no harm."

perceive in a sentence

  • She perceived a faint smell of smoke coming from the kitchen.
  • It was too dark to perceive any movement in the room.
  • He was perceived as arrogant, even though he meant no harm.
  • The public perceives the new policy as unfair to small businesses.

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What is "perceive" in French?

"perceive" in French is percevoir. perceive means: To become aware of something through the senses, such as sight, sound, or touch.

How do you use "perceive" in a sentence?

Example: "She perceived a faint smell of smoke coming from the kitchen." In French, "perceive" is percevoir.

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