Entrevu (en. Glimpsed)
/ɑ̃tʁəvy/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Quickly perceived.
He had a glimpse of the situation.
Il a eu un entrevu de la situation.
Seen furtively.
She spotted her old friend in the crowd.
Elle a entrevu son ancien ami dans la foule.
Etymology
From the verb 'entrevoir', derived from the prefix 'entre-' and the verb 'voir'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have a glimpse
to have a quick view or insight into something.
avoir un entrevu
fleeting glimpse
a glimpse that doesn’t last long.
entrevu fugace
Related Words
entrevoir
To perceive something fleetingly or incompletely.
entrevoir
vision
The ability to see, observe, or imagine.
vision
Slang Meanings
A quick insight into a situation.
I had a glimpse of what was happening behind the walls.
J'ai eu un entrevu de ce qui se passait derrière les murs.
A furtive glance.
He gave me a glimpse of his project without going into details.
Il m'a donné un entrevu de son projet sans entrer dans les détails.