apercevoir

Definitions of apercevoir
  1. verb
    catch sight of
    synonyms: discerner
  2. verb
    catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes
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    types:
    discerner
    catch sight of
    découvrir, détecter, percevoir, trouver
    discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
    découvrir
    trap; especially in an error or in a reprehensible act
    type of:
    ressentir, sentir
    to become aware of through the senses
  3. verb
    see something for a brief time
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    type of:
    voir
    perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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