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approach

UK
/əˈprəʊtʃ/
US
/əˈproʊtʃ/

Translations

approachverb
approached
Past Simple
approached
Past Participle
approaching
Gerund
UK
/əˈprəʊtʃ/
US
/əˈproʊtʃ/
As we approached the city, the skyline became visible.
À mesure que nous approchions de la ville, la silhouette de ses bâtiments devenait visible.
aborderPour parler à quelqu'un d'un sujet ou d'une demande.
She decided to approach her manager about a raise.
Elle a décidé d'aborder son manager au sujet d'une augmentation.
As we approached the city, the skyline became visible.
À mesure que nous nous approchions de la ville, la silhouette de ses bâtiments devenait visible.
approcherPour une valeur, un niveau ou une quantité.
The temperature approached 40 degrees Celsius by midday.
La température a approché les 40 degrés Celsius à midi.
Synonyms
approach
come near
advance
draw near
move toward
get closer
reach
Antonyms
avoid
shun
dodge
approachnoun
approaches
pl
UK
/əˈprəʊtʃ/
US
/əˈproʊtʃ/
Her approach to solving the issue was both innovative and effective.
Son approche pour résoudre le problème était à la fois innovante et efficace.
The approach of winter was marked by shorter days and colder nights.
L'approche de l'hiver se caractérisait par des journées plus courtes et des nuits plus froides.
The approach to the castle was lined with ancient oak trees.
L'accès au château était bordé de chênes centenaires.
démarchePour une proposition ou une prise de contact initiale.
He made an approach to the company with a new business idea.
Il a fait une démarche auprès de l'entreprise avec une nouvelle idée commerciale.
Additional translations
arrivéePour une arrivée imminente dans le temps.
voie d'accèsPour un chemin ou une route menant à un lieu.
Synonyms
method
strategy
tactic
way
procedure
system
style
manner
Antonyms
departure
retreat
withdrawal
avoidance
approachadjective
UK
/əˈprəʊtʃ/
US
/əˈproʊtʃ/
Used attributively in phrases such as "approach lights", "approach speed".
d'approcheSurtout en aviation ou en transport.
The approach lights were clearly visible from several miles away.
Les feux d'approche étaient clairement visibles à plusieurs kilomètres.

Definitions

approachverb
To come near or nearer to something or someone in distance or time.
As we approached the city, the skyline became visible.
To speak to someone for the first time about something, typically with a proposal or request.
She decided to approach her manager about a raise.
To start to deal with a situation or problem in a particular way.
He approached the task with great enthusiasm.
To be almost equal to or come very close to something (such as an amount, level, or condition).
The temperature approached 40 degrees Celsius by midday.
approachnoun
A way of dealing with a situation or problem.
Her approach to solving the issue was both innovative and effective.
The act of coming near or nearer to something or someone in distance or time.
The approach of winter was marked by shorter days and colder nights.
A path or road that leads to a place.
The approach to the castle was lined with ancient oak trees.
An initial proposal or request made to someone.
He made an approach to the company with a new business idea.
approachadjective
Relating to the phase or path of approaching, especially in aviation or transportation contexts.
The approach lights were clearly visible from several miles away.
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