Aperçu (en. Preview)

/apɛʁsy/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A quick view or knowledge of something.

He gave an overview of his project during the meeting.

Il a donné un aperçu de son projet lors de la réunion.

A concise summary of essential information.

This article offers an overview of current market trends.

Cet article offre un aperçu des tendances actuelles du marché.

From the verb 'apercevoir' which means to perceive or grasp something quickly.

To have an overview

To have a general idea or overview of a situation.

avoir un aperçu

Favorable overview

An overview that gives a positive impression.

aperçu favorable

To perceive

To perceive something briefly or rapidly.

apercevoir

Visual overview

An immediate impression obtained through sight.

aperçu visuel

A quick glance

I didn’t read everything, I just took a quick look.

Je n'ai pas tout lu, j'ai juste pris un aperçu.