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What is learn to in French?

The phrase "learn to" in French can be translated in a few ways, depending on the context:

Most common:

* apprendre à: This is the most common way to translate "learn to" and is used in most situations.

* apprend (for the informal singular "you") à: This is used when addressing someone directly in a casual way.

Less common:

* savoir: This is used for learning something that you know how to do, rather than acquiring a new skill. For example, "I learned to swim" would be "J'ai appris à nager," but "I learned that you were coming" would be "J'ai appris que tu venais."

* se familiariser avec: This translates to "familiarize oneself with" and can be used in situations where someone is learning about a topic or subject, such as "I learned to appreciate French cinema" ("J'ai appris à apprécier le cinéma français").

Examples:

* Apprendre à parler français: Learn to speak French

* Apprend à faire du vélo: Learn to ride a bike

* J'ai appris à faire la cuisine: I learned to cook

* Je sais nager: I know how to swim

* J'ai appris à me servir d'un ordinateur: I learned to use a computer

The best translation will depend on the specific context and the nuance you want to convey.

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