What does s'approprier in French mean?
What is the meaning of the word s'approprier in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use s'approprier in French.
The word s'approprier in French means adapt, appropriate, get to grips with. To learn more, please see the details below.
Meaning of the word s'approprier
adaptverbe transitif (adapter) (transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.") Le président approprie son discours aux nouvelles circonstances. The president is adapting his speech to the new circumstances. |
appropriateverbe pronominal (s'attribuer) (slightly formal) (transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.") Ma cousine s'est approprié la boîte à musique de nos grands-parents sans rien demander à personne. My cousin appropriated our grandparents' music box without asking anyone. |
get to grips withverbe pronominal (apprivoiser, intégrer) (figurative, informal) (verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.") Ce pianiste s'est approprié le morceau en quelques heures. The pianist got to grips with the piece in a few hours. |
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