Visions (en. Visions)

/vi.zjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Mental representation of an object or idea.
The vision she had of her future was very optimistic.
La vision qu'elle avait de son avenir était très optimiste.
Events or images perceived during a dream or spiritual experience.
He claims to have had visions during his meditation.
Il prétend avoir eu des visions lors de sa méditation.
Ability to understand or anticipate future trends.
His strategic vision of the company led to its success.
Sa vision stratégique de l'entreprise a conduit à son succès.

Etymology

From the Latin 'visionem', meaning 'the act of seeing'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have visions
To be in a state of illusion or dream.
avoir des visions
visions of the future
Ideas or projections about what the future will be.
visions d'avenir
shared visions
Common ideas among several people about a project or goal.
visions partagées

Related Words

visionary
Person with a great capacity for imagination and foresight.
visionnaire
visual
Relating to sight or image.
visuel
to screen
To watch a movie or show.
visionner

Slang Meanings

To be in one's own world
He's always in his visions, dreaming instead of working.
Il est toujours dans ses visions, à rêver au lieu de travailler.
To see things that do not exist
Don't talk to me about your visions, I don't believe in those stories.
Ne me parle pas de tes visions, je ne crois pas à ces histoires.