a·per·çu 
(ä′pĕr-sü)
(ä′pĕr-sü)n. pl. a·per·çus (-sü)
1. A discerning perception; an insight: "Her schmoozy but magisterial aperçus inspired widespread emulation among the young" (Roy Blount, Jr.)
2. A short outline or summary; a synopsis.
[French, from past participle of apercevoir, to perceive : a-, to (from Latin ad-; see AD-) + percevoir, to perceive (from Old French perceivre; see PERCEIVE).]