apprécier
Apprécier is a French verb of the first conjugation that means to value or esteem something or someone, to assess merit or quality, and to take pleasure in something. It can express gratitude for help, recognition of merit, or enjoyment of an experience. Common constructions include apprécier quelque chose (to appreciate something) and apprécier quelqu’un (to value or admire someone). It can also mean to enjoy taste or quality, as in apprécier un vin ou une performance.
Etymology: appréciaer comes from Old French apprécier, itself from Latin appreciāre, formed from ad- “toward” plus
Usage notes: apprécier covers both valuation and enjoyment. It is often used with a direct object: apprécier
Conjugation overview: as a regular -er verb, its forms follow standard patterns. Present: j’apprécie, tu apprécies,