j'apprécie
In French, "I enjoy" is expressed as j'apprécie.
The phrase is used to express that you find something pleasant or value its quality.
Which one should you use?
While j'apprécie can mean 'I enjoy', it is more frequently used to mean 'I appreciate' (valuing the quality of something) than it is to express pure hedonistic pleasure.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, Canada, J'trippe is an informal expression meaning I'm really into it.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is a contraction of 'je' and 'apprécie', occurring because 'apprécie' begins with a vowel.
Did you know?
- The Quebec expression j'trippe is a direct loan from the English word 'trip' and was influenced by 1960s psychedelic culture.
- If you are looking for a more intense, slang way to say you enjoy something in France, you might use je kiffe, which originated from Arabic-influenced street slang and is now extremely common among younger generations.
- While j'apprécie is a perfect translation for valuing something, if you want to say you are enjoying a delicious meal or a fun party, French speakers often use the verb profiter de, which literally means 'to make profit of'.
Examples in context
- J'apprécie de travailler ici.I enjoy working here.This sentence is useful for practicing using j'apprécie with a verb.Tatoeba #2415939 by sacredceltic, translation #2325176 by CK
- J'apprécie de parler avec toi.I enjoy talking with you.Tatoeba #2415935 by sacredceltic, translation #2325173 by CK
- J'apprécie beaucoup travailler ici.I enjoy working here a lot.This sentence is useful for practicing using j'apprécie with an adverb.Tatoeba #8386381 by Aiji, translation #5832626 by CK
- Je prends plaisir à travailler sur ce projet.I take pleasure in working on this project.
- J'aime bien aller au cinéma.I enjoy going to the movies.
- 21 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Léa and Nathan are sitting in a quiet park.
- LéaJ'apprécie ce moment avec toi, Nathan.I enjoy this moment with you, Nathan.
- NathanMoi aussi, c'est très reposant.Me too, it is very relaxing.
- LéaLe soleil est agréable aujourd'hui.The sun is pleasant today.
- NathanOui, profitons-en bien.Yes, let's enjoy it.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
