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    Vers (en. Towards)

    /vɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    preposition
    Indicates a direction or a goal.
    He walks towards the door.
    Il marche vers la porte.
    Indicates an approximation of time.
    The meal will be ready around 7 PM.
    Le repas sera prêt vers 19 heures.
    Used to introduce a recipient.
    A letter to his friend.
    Une lettre vers son ami.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'versus', which means 'turned towards'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    towards the future
    Indicates an orientation towards the future.
    vers l'avenir
    towards the sky
    Indicates an elevated direction.
    vers le ciel
    towards something
    Indicates a movement or trend towards an object or place.
    vers quelque chose

    Related Words

    slope
    A side or slope of a mountain.
    versant
    inverse
    Going in the opposite direction.
    inverse

    Slang Meanings

    Used to speak about something directly.
    We're getting to the heart of the matter in this discussion.
    On va vers l'essentiel dans cette discussion.
    Indicates a trend or direction in an informal context.
    He is heading towards a career change.
    Il se dirige vers un changement de carrière.