Viser (en. Aim)

vi-zer

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To aim to touch or reach.

He aims for the center of the target with his shot.

Il vise le centre du tableau avec son tir.

To have a long-term goal.

She aims to obtain a medical degree.

Elle vise à obtenir un diplôme en médecine.

To choose a goal to pursue.

The group aims to raise public awareness of environmental issues.

Le groupe vise à sensibiliser le public sur les enjeux environnementaux.

To determine a point on which to focus one's effort.

We aim for the top of the mountain.

On vise le sommet de la montagne.

From Latin 'visare' which means 'to look at' or 'to observe'.

hit the target

Achieve one's objective with precision.

viser juste

aim high

Have high ambitions or goals.

viser haut

broaden one's scope

Expand one's range of action or objectives.

viser large

target

Object or person targeted by an action.

cible

objective

Goal that one strives to achieve.

objectif

ambition

Burning desire to succeed or achieve something.

ambition

To have a specific intention.

He aims at his buddy to invite him to the party.

Il vise son pote pour l'inviter à la fête.

To seek to impress.

She aims a little too much with her new look.

Elle vise un peu trop avec son nouveau look.