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apprendre

to learn

verb ah-PRAHN-druh Common
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Also means

to teach

Usage Note

Apprendre means 'to learn' when used with an object (apprendre le français) and 'to teach' when followed by à + person (apprendre à quelqu'un). This dual meaning makes it a useful and efficient verb. The related noun apprentissage means 'learning' or 'apprenticeship.'

Examples

"Elle apprend le piano."

Natural Translation

She is learning the piano.

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