aprecier

Apprécier is a French verb meaning to value or to appreciate, to enjoy something, or to recognize the merit of someone or something. It covers both subjective appreciation (liking or enjoying) and a more objective sense of valuing quality or merit. In monetary contexts, the notion of value is less about price and more about quality or usefulness.

The form "aprecier" (without the accent) is a common misspelling in nonstandard texts. The correct spelling is apprécier, with a double p and an accented e. The noun derived from this verb is appréciation, used to denote the act or result of valuing or admiring something.

Conjugation follows the pattern of -er verbs in French. Present indicative forms include j’apprécie, tu apprécies, il apprécie, nous apprécions, vous appréciez, ils apprécient. The past participle is apprécié, used with avoir in compound tenses (j’ai apprécié). Other common forms are j’appréciais (imperfect), j’apprécierai (futur), j’apprécierais (conditionnel), que j’apprécie (subjonctif), and the imperative: apprécie, apprécions, appréciez.

Usage notes: apprécier is widely used in everyday language. Examples include J’apprécie ton aide (I appreciate your help), Cette œuvre est appréciée pour sa créativité (This work is valued for its creativity), and J’apprécie ce film (I enjoy this film). In a formal context, apprécier can contrast with estimer ou évaluer when referring to objective valuation or appraisal.

Étymologie: the verb is of French medieval origin, linked to the idea of value or merit, with the noun appréciation forming from the same root plus the suffix -ation. Related terms include estimer, valoriser, and reconnaissance.