English–French

“catch sight of” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/apɛʁsəvwaʁ/

Example

J'aperçois mon voisin dans la rue.

I catch sight of my neighbor in the street.

Illustration for apercevoir (catch sight of)

How to say “catch sight of” in French

“Catch sight of” in French is apercevoir.

A quick visual catch that can become conscious recognition when the verb is reflexive.

Full entry for apercevoir: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with apercevoir

Tu apercevras la différence tout de suite.

You will notice the difference right away.

Tips for using apercevoir

  • Apercevoir takes a direct object, while s'apercevoir takes de before a noun or que before a clause.

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