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    See (en. See)

    /vwaʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To perceive something through sight.
    I see a bird in the sky.
    Je vois un oiseau dans le ciel.
    To look at something attentively.
    She sees the details of the painting.
    Elle voit les détails du tableau.
    To understand or realize something.
    I see what you mean.
    Je vois ce que tu veux dire.
    To meet someone.
    I am going to see my friend this afternoon.
    Je vais voir mon ami cet après-midi.
    To visit a place.
    We are going to see the Eiffel Tower tomorrow.
    Nous allons voir la Tour Eiffel demain.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'videre', which means 'to see'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to see a movie
    Attending a film screening.
    voir un film
    to see red
    Being angry.
    voir rouge
    to see clearly
    Understanding the situation well.
    voir clair
    to see life through rose-colored glasses
    Being optimistic about life.
    voir la vie en rose

    Related Words

    vision
    Ability to see or mental representation of an object.
    vision
    observer
    A person who observes attentively.
    observateur
    glimpse
    Quick view of something.
    aperçu
    look
    The action of looking, the way of seeing.
    regard

    Slang Meanings

    To see something unexpectedly.
    I didn't see that coming.
    Je ne l'ai pas vu venir.
    To witness an event.
    Did you see the game yesterday?
    Tu as vu le match hier ?