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    Perspective (en. Perspective)

    /pɛʁ.spɛk.tiv/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A way of seeing or understanding a situation.
    His perspective on the issue is very interesting.
    Sa perspective sur le problème est très intéressante.
    Techniques for representing objects in three dimensions on a flat surface.
    The artist uses perspective to create an impression of depth.
    L'artiste utilise la perspective pour donner une impression de profondeur.
    Long-term viewpoint regarding a situation.
    One must have a long-term perspective to succeed in business.
    Il faut avoir une perspective à long terme pour réussir dans les affaires.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'perspectiva', which means 'view' or 'vision'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a different perspective
    To see a situation from another angle.
    avoir une perspective différente
    to change perspective
    To modify one's viewpoint on a subject.
    changer de perspective
    from a historical perspective
    Taking into account the historical context.
    dans une perspective historique
    to lose sight of the perspective
    No longer keeping the entirety of a situation in mind.
    perdre de vue la perspective

    Related Words

    vision
    Ability to see or understand things.
    vision
    view
    Ability or manner of visually perceiving.
    vue
    angle
    Approach or particular viewpoint on a subject.
    angle

    Slang Meanings

    No perspective
    He has no perspective on what he wants to do with his life.
    Il n'a aucune perspective sur ce qu'il veut faire de sa vie.
    Change perspective
    He advised me to change my perspective on my problems.
    Il m'a conseillé de changer de perspective sur mes problèmes.