aprèn

aprèn is a Catalan verb form that corresponds to the present indicative, third-person singular, of the verb aprendre (to learn). It translates as “he learns” or, when used with the formal address vostè, “you learn.” It is used to describe learning actions occurring in the present.

Etymology and relatives: aprendre derives from Latin apprehendere, through Old Catalan. The form aprèn shares cognates with related Romance verbs such as French apprendre and Spanish aprender, reflecting a common root for learning.

Usage: aprèn is used with a singular third-person subject, such as ell or ella, and in formal address as vostè. Examples include: Ell aprèn català. Vostè aprèn ràpid. The form is a key component of the present tense conjugation and appears in ordinary statements about learning activities.

Conjugation: in the present indicative, the standard paradigm around aprendre includes: jo aprenc, tu aprens, ell/ella aprèn, nosaltres aprenem, vosaltres apreneu, ells/elles aprenen. The form aprèn is the third-person singular member of this set, distinguished by its accented e.