aperçu

[ a-per-sy ]

noun

, French.

, plural a·per·çus [a, -pe, r, -, sy].

1. a hasty glance; a glimpse.
2. an immediate estimate or judgment; perception; insight.
3. an outline or summary.

aperçu

/ apɛrsy /

noun

1. an outline; summary
2. an insight

Word History and Origins

Origin of aperçu¹

First recorded in 1825–30; from French: literally, “perceived”; past participle of the verb apercevoir

Word History and Origins

Origin of aperçu¹

from apercevoir to perceive

Example Sentences

In addition, each photograph has a neat aperçu sure to make for some interesting trivia at a dinner party.

From The Daily Beast

Je ne m'en suis aperçu qu'après, mais je me suis bien rendu compte que c'était à ce moment-là.

From Project Gutenberg

Je ne me suis pas aperçu que vous fussiez autrement qu'à l'ordinaire.

From Project Gutenberg

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