No. 4,675 in French
percevoir
To perceive, sense, or receive.
In a sentence
Je peux percevoir une légère odeur de fleurs dans l'air.
I can perceive a slight smell of flowers in the air.
Here, 'percevoir' is used in the context of sensing or detecting through one's senses.
Il est important de percevoir les émotions des autres pour mieux comprendre leurs besoins.
It is important to perceive others’ emotions to better understand their needs.
In this sentence, 'percevoir' refers to understanding or discerning emotional states or feelings.
L'entreprise a réussi à percevoir les tendances du marché avant ses concurrents.
The company managed to perceive market trends before its competitors.
'Percevoir' is used to identify or recognize patterns or trends in a more intellectual or analytical manner.
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