appréhende

This is the 8606th most frequent French word.


appréhende

"Appréhende" means "apprehends" or "grasps," such as understanding or seizing something.


Here, 'appréhende' is used in the sense of approaching or considering with care or caution.

Elle appréhende chaque situation avec une grande prudence.

She apprehends each situation with great caution.


In this sentence, 'appréhende' means to grasp or understand intellectually.

Il appréhende le concept de manière claire et précise.

He understands the concept clearly and precisely.


Here, 'appréhendent' is used to express fearing or anticipating something potentially negative.

Ils appréhendent les événements à venir avec beaucoup d'inquiétude.

They anticipate the upcoming events with a lot of worry.