apprécier

to appreciate, to value

verb ah-preh-SYEH Less Common

Also means

to enjoy, to like

Usage Note

Apprécier is a polite and slightly formal way to say you like or enjoy something (j'apprécie beaucoup votre aide, I greatly appreciate your help). It also means to assess or estimate a value (apprécier une distance, to judge a distance). In spoken French, aimer is more common for everyday liking; apprécier adds a tone of genuine esteem.

Examples

"J'apprécie vraiment ton aide."

Natural Translation

I really appreciate your help.

Literal Translation

I appreciate truly your help

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