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    Entrevoyait (en. Glimpsed)

    [ɑ̃tʁəvwa.jɛ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To perceive something in an incomplete or indirect way.
    He glimpsed a glimmer of hope in his plans.
    Il entrevoyait une lueur d'espoir dans ses projets.
    To catch a brief or indistinct glimpse.
    She glimpsed silhouettes in the darkness.
    Elle entrevoyait des silhouettes dans l'obscurité.
    To imagine or perceive a future situation vaguely.
    He glimpsed a different future for his career.
    Il entrevoyait un avenir différent pour sa carrière.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'entrevoir', composed of 'entre-' and 'voir'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    glimpse through the fog
    To perceive in a vague or unclear manner.
    entrevoir dans le brouillard
    glimpse a change
    To see signs of an impending transformation.
    entrevoir un changement

    Related Words

    foresee
    To perceive something indirectly.
    entrevoir
    vision
    The ability to see or imagine.
    vision

    Slang Meanings

    To perceive something vaguely.
    I saw you over there, but it was just a glimpse.
    Je t'ai vu là-bas, mais c'était juste une entrevoyance.
    To imagine a situation without certainty.
    I see changes, but it's only a glimpse.
    J'aperçois des changements, mais ce n'est qu'une entrevoyance.