No. 8,598 in French
approcher
To come closer or approach.
In a sentence
Je vais m'approcher du tableau pour mieux le voir.
I am going to approach the board to see it better.
Here, 'approcher' signifies physically moving closer to an object or location.
Nous devons approcher cette question avec prudence.
We must approach this issue with caution.
Here, 'approcher' metaphorically means to address or tackle a matter thoughtfully.
L'hiver approche rapidement cette année.
Winter is approaching quickly this year.
Here, 'approcher' means an event or time is coming near or soon.
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