English–French

“move closer” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/apʁoʃe/

Example

Tu peux approcher la chaise de la table ?

Can you move the chair closer to the table?

Illustration for approcher (move closer)

How to say “move closer” in French

“Move closer” in French is approcher.

Bringing something nearer to a chosen place, target, time, or condition.

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

Example sentences with approcher

Il a approché la lampe près du lit.

He moved the lamp closer to the bed.

Tips for using approcher

  • Approcher de can introduce a number or time that is being reached approximately, as in approaching a total or a scheduled hour.

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