French word

appréciation

Pronunciation

IPA/apʁesjasjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nounassessment

Example

Mon patron a donné une appréciation de mon travail.

My boss gave an assessment of my work.

Illustration for appréciation (assessment)

More examples

Son appréciation de l'art contemporain a surpris ses amis.

His appreciation of contemporary art surprised his friends.

Core concept

A scale-setting judgment that can recognize merit while also indicating degree or quality.

Common phrases

  • recevoir une appréciation

    receive appreciation

  • une appréciation sincère

    a sincere appreciation

  • obtenir une appréciation

    gain appreciation

Similar words

évaluation: A measured assessment that examines results or conditions and assigns a rating.
estimation: An approximate calculation of an amount, value, or degree.
jugement: An opinion or decision formed about a matter.
critique: A detailed assessment of a work or action, noting its strengths and weaknesses.

Definition in French

Jugement porté sur la valeur d'une personne, d'une action ou d'une œuvre, exprimant une évaluation de qualité ou d'intérêt.

Word origin

French apprécier and appréciation ultimately derive from Latin appretiare, which is based on pretium, meaning 'value'.

Usage tips

  • In formal French, appréciation often denotes an assessment rather than the gratitude suggested by English appreciation.

Other meanings

  • praisenoun
  • appreciationnoun

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