approach Signification, définition

Signification de approach en français

• 0 a way of doing sth -- approche [ feminine ]

  • a new/modern approach une approche nouvelle/moderne

  • Take a practical approach to the problem. Abordez le problème de façon pratique.

• 1 [ singular ] the fact of coming closer in distance or time -- approche [ feminine ]

  • the approach of spring l’approche du printemps

  • the train’s approach l’arrivée du train

• 2 the action of offering or proposing -- proposition [ feminine ]

  • to make an approach to the bank for financial assistance entreprendre une démarche auprès de la banque pour demander une aide financière

• 3 to move closer in distance or time -- (s’)approcher de

  • She saw him approaching. Elle l’a vu s’approcher.

  • Approach the animal with caution. Approchez-vous de l’animal avec prudence.

  • The wedding was fast approaching. Le mariage approchait rapidement.

• 4 to come to sb with an offer -- proposer à

  • They approached her about working for them. Ils lui ont proposé de travailler pour eux.

• 5 to deal with sb or sth in a particular way -- aborder

  • It depends how you approach the problem. Ça dépend de la façon dont tu abordes le problème.

  • Try to approach customers with confidence. Essayez d’aborder les clients avec assurance.

• 6 to come close to in quantity or quality -- approcher

  • wind speeds approaching 100 mph des vitesses de vent approchant les 130km/h

• 7 to come near (to) -- (s’)approcher (de)

  • The car approached (the traffic lights) at top speed

  • Christmas is approaching.

• 8 the act of coming near -- approche

  • The boys ran off at the approach of a policeman.

• 9 a road, path etc leading to a place -- voie d’accès

  • All the approaches to the village were blocked by floods.

• 10 an attempt to obtain or attract a person’s help, interest etc -- démarche(s), avances

  • They have made an approach to the government for help

  • That fellow makes approaches to (= he tries to become friendly with) every woman he meets.