familiariser

Senses

1. 1.

   to familiarize

   to make someone familiar or accustomed to something

2. 2.

   to make acquainted

   to introduce someone to or help them become well-known with a person or thing

Examples

• "Je dois familiariser mes étudiants avec cette nouvelle logiciel avant la semaine prochaine."

  I need to familiarize my students with this new software before next week.

• "Elle s'est familiarisée avec les coutumes locales au cours de son séjour."

  She became acquainted with the local customs during her stay.

• "Le professeur a familiarisé la classe aux techniques d'analyse critiques."

  The teacher acquainted the class with critical analysis techniques.

Usage

Commonly used in both transitive (familiariser quelqu'un avec/à quelque chose) and reflexive (se familiariser avec) forms. The reflexive form often implies a gradual or personal process of becoming accustomed. Register: standard, frequent in educational and professional contexts.