apprendre

apprendre
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. to learn
J'ai commencé à apprendre le hindi.I started to learn Hindi.
a. to learn to
À quel âge les bébés apprennent-ils à marcher ?At what age do babies learn to walk?
a. to learn
Quand avez-vous appris que vous alliez avoir une promotion ?When did you learn you were going to get a promotion?
b. to learn of
Nous avons appris son passé criminel après qu’il a escroqué plusieurs clients.We learned of his criminal past after he swindled several clients.
c. to hear
Je viens d’apprendre la nouvelle !I just heard the news!
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