French Word · Advanced
Appréhender
To apprehend / To grasp / To understand
Pronunciation: a-pray-an-DAY
Meaning
To perceive, grasp, or understand something; can also mean to arrest or to fear.
Example
Il est difficile d'appréhender toute la complexité de ce dossier.
It's difficult to grasp the full complexity of this file.
Practice tips
- Practice Appréhender out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for advanced-level learners.