percevoir

Definitions of percevoir
  1. verb
    discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
    synonyms: découvrir, détecter, trouver
    découvrir, trouver
    make a discovery, make a new finding
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    types:
    découvrir
    trap; especially in an error or in a reprehensible act
    type of:
    apercevoir
    catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes
  2. verb
    detect with the senses
    synonyms: discerner, distinguer
  3. verb
    impose and collect
    synonyms: lever
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    types:
    imposer, mettre
    impose as a duty, burden, or punishment
    type of:
    demander un paiement, facturer
    demand payment
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