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    Aperçu (en. Preview)

    [a.pɛʁ.sy]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A preview is a summary or quick view of something.
    The preview of the film made me want to see it.
    L'aperçu du film m'a donné envie de le voir.
    An overall vision, often incomplete.
    His overview of the situation was limited.
    Son aperçu de la situation était limité.
    A summary or overview of a text or document.
    I will send you a preview of my report tomorrow.
    Je vous enverrai un aperçu de mon rapport demain.

    Etymology

    From the verb "apercevoir," from the Latin 'aperceptio,' which means 'act of perceiving.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To have a preview of
    To have a general or quick idea of something.
    avoir un aperçu de
    To make a preview
    To present a brief overview of a subject.
    faire un aperçu
    Overview
    A global view that summarizes the main points.
    aperçu d'ensemble

    Related Words

    To perceive
    To see or discern something, often quickly or partially.
    apercevoir
    Perception
    The ability to receive or understand information through the senses.
    perception

    Slang Meanings

    A brief glance at something.
    I just got a glimpse of the party; it was already crazy!
    J'ai juste eu un aperçu de la fête, c'était déjà fou !
    A superficial or incomplete idea.
    His overview of the culture was limited; he only knew the stereotypes.
    Son aperçu de la culture était limité, il ne connaissait que les stéréotypes.