apprécions

Apprécions is a form of the French verb apprécier, used to express appreciation or valuation. It can function as the present indicative for the first-person plural, meaning “we appreciate,” or as the imperative for the inclusive command “let’s appreciate.” In ordinary speech, nous apprécions is more common for stating appreciation, while appréciaisons (the imperative form) appears in exhortations, slogans, or formal addresses.

Etymology and meaning: The verb apprécier traces its roots to older French forms related to estimating value. The core sense in modern French combines judging value and expressing positive regard, covering both evaluative appreciation of quality and personal liking. Depending on context, apprécier can mean to value something, to recognize its quality, or to enjoy something.

Usage notes: Apprécier differs from aimer in nuance. Aimer conveys general liking or affection, while apprécier emphasizes assessment of quality or merit and often implies gratitude or approval. The phrase apprécrions l’effort, for example, invites collective recognition of effort. In social or professional settings, one might say “nous apprécions vos efforts” to acknowledge contributions. The related noun appréciation denotes the act of valuing, and appréciatif or appréciative describes a valuing or appreciative attitude.

Examples: Nous apprécions votre travail. Apprécionsensemble ce qui a été accompli. J’apprécie vraiment votre aide. These uses illustrate appreciation of quality, effort, and support, respectively, and highlight the dual sense of estimation and positive regard inherent in the term.