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    Regarde (en. Look at)

    /ʁə.ɡaʁd/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The action of looking.
    The gaze is often more expressive than words.
    Le regard est souvent plus expressif que les mots.
    A particular look, expression on the face.
    She shot him a reproachful look.
    Elle lui a lancé un regard plein de reproches.
    verb
    To focus attention on something with the eyes.
    He is watching the sunset.
    Il regarde le coucher du soleil.
    To observe someone or something.
    She wonders what her neighbor is looking at.
    Elle se demande ce que regarde son voisin.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'regardare', which means 'to fix, to contemplate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    look at me
    Expresses a request for attention.
    regarde-moi
    look carefully
    Suggests paying attention.
    regarde bien
    look over one's shoulder
    Means to watch someone discreetly.
    regarder par-dessus l'épaule

    Related Words

    look
    The action of fixing one's eyes on something.
    regard
    looking
    Who is currently looking.
    regardant
    looked
    Who has been observed.
    regardé

    Slang Meanings

    Distracted look
    When he is daydreaming, we say he has a distracted look.
    Quand il est en train de rêvasser, on dit qu'il a un regard distrait.
    Dark look
    She gave him a dark look when he joked about her mistake.
    Elle lui a lancé un regard noir quand il a plaisanté sur son erreur.