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    Anvers (en. Antwerp)

    /ɑ̃.vɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Face of an object, generally used to refer to the side that one pays attention to.
    The obverse of the coin is adorned with a portrait.
    L'anvers de la pièce est orné d'un portrait.
    Visible side of a document or illustration.
    The obverse of the bill shows a historical scene.
    L'anvers du billet montre une scène historique.
    The term is also used in printing to refer to the front side of a sheet.
    Pages must be printed starting with the obverse.
    Il faut imprimer les pages en commençant par l'anvers.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'adversus', meaning 'toward'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the obverse of a coin
    What is hidden or less apparent in a situation.
    l'anvers d'une médaille
    to see the obverse
    To observe closely or examine attentively.
    voir l'anvers

    Related Words

    reverse
    Opposite side of the obverse.
    revers
    face
    Side of an object, similar to the obverse.
    face
    verso
    Opposite side of the obverse in the field of printing.
    verso

    Slang Meanings

    Expresses the idea of taking things from another perspective.
    One must see the obverse of the question, not just the reverse.
    Il faut voir l'anvers de la question, pas seulement le revers.
    Used to refer to the hidden side of a personality.
    He has a likable obverse, but his reverse is more complicated.
    Il a un anvers sympathique, mais son revers est plus compliqué.