Grande-vue (en. Grand view)

/ɡʁɑ̃d vy/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
An overview that takes into account the entirety of a situation.
Having a big-picture view of a project helps in planning effectively.
Avoir une grande-vue sur un projet aide à planifier efficacement.
High capabilities of perception and analysis.
He has always had a big-picture view to detect market trends.
Il a toujours eu une grande-vue pour détecter les tendances du marché.

Etymology

From French 'grande' (big, important) and 'vue' (glimpse, vision).

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a big-picture view
To be able to see beyond immediate details.
avoir une grande-vue
a strategic big-picture view
To have a clear and long-term vision on complex issues.
une grande-vue stratégique

Related Words

view
Ability to observe or perceive.
vue
perspective
Point of view or way of considering a situation.
perspective
vision
Ability to imagine or mentally see future things.
vision

Slang Meanings

To have a clear and precise idea of the situation.
He has a big-picture view of the project; he knows exactly what to do.
Il a une grande-vue sur le projet, il sait exactement quoi faire.
To be insightful.
She is really big-picture; she quickly understood the problem.
Elle est vraiment grande-vue, elle a rapidement compris le problème.