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    Regarder (en. Look)

    /ʁəɡaʁde/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To direct attention to something or someone.
    She is watching the movie with fascination.
    Elle regarde le film avec fascination.
    To determine the appearance or state of something.
    He is looking at the clouds to predict the rain.
    Il regarde les nuages pour prévoir la pluie.
    To consider, to think about a question.
    We will look at all the options before deciding.
    Nous allons regarder toutes les options avant de décider.
    To glance, to keep an eye on.
    Look in the rearview mirror before changing lanes.
    Regarde dans le rétroviseur avant de changer de voie.

    Etymology

    From old French 'regarder', meaning 'to pay attention to'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to look at others
    To observe the behavior or actions of others.
    regarder les autres
    to look straight in the eyes
    To confront someone with confidence or sincerity.
    regarder droit dans les yeux
    to look back
    To reflect on the past or on previous events.
    regarder en arrière

    Related Words

    observer
    A person who watches attentively.
    observateur
    sight
    Ability to perceive through the eyes.
    vue
    vision
    What one perceives, especially on a visual level.
    vision

    Slang Meanings

    To look without really being interested.
    He just looked with a distracted eye.
    Il a juste regardé d'un œil distrait.
    To look at something insistently.
    She was scrutinizing the screen as if her life depended on it.
    Elle scrutait l'écran comme si sa vie en dépendait.