j'apprends
In French, "I learn" is expressed as j'apprends.
The phrase j'apprends is used to state that the speaker is acquiring knowledge or a skill.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form j'apprends is a contraction of je (I) and apprends (learn/am learning) because the verb begins with a vowel. The infinitive form of the verb is apprendre.
Did you know?
- The verb apprendre is used in the phrase apprendre à, which can mean 'to teach' someone else. For example, je t'apprends means 'I am teaching you'.
- The word apprendre is a compound of the prefix ad and the word prendre, which means 'to take'.
- Because apprendre is based on prendre (to take), it shares a linguistic root with the English word 'apprentice', referring to someone who 'takes' knowledge from a master.
Examples in context
- J'apprends beaucoup de mon père.I learn a lot from my father.This sentence is useful for showing how you learn from someone using j'apprends.Tatoeba #6843729 by Aiji, translation #2055335 by Dejo
- J'apprends l'anglais chaque jour.I learn English every day.This sentence is useful for showing what you are learning every day using j'apprends.Tatoeba #452151 by sacredceltic, translation #452279 by FeuDRenais
- J'apprends le français à l'école.I learn French at school.This sentence is useful for showing where you learn a language using j'apprends.Tatoeba #5487103 by sacredceltic, translation #5486527 by CK
- J'apprends le français tous les jours.I learn French every day
- 16 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hugo and Léa are talking about their hobbies at a café.
- HugoJ'apprends la guitare en ce moment.I am learning the guitar at the moment.
- LéaC'est super, Hugo !That's great, Hugo!
- HugoEt toi, qu'est-ce que tu fais ?And you, what are you doing?
- LéaJ'apprends la cuisine italienne.I am learning Italian cooking.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
