Visite (en. Visit)

/vi.zit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Action of going to someone's place to pay a visit.
We paid a visit to our grandparents.
Nous avons fait une visite chez nos grands-parents.
Examination or inspection of something.
A medical visit is necessary before starting work.
Une visite médicale est nécessaire avant de commencer le travail.
Tour of a place for tourist purposes.
The museum visit was very informative.
La visite du musée a été très instructive.

Etymology

Derived from Latin 'visitare', which means 'to go see'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to pay a visit
to go see someone
faire une visite
guided tour
visit accompanied by a guide
visite guidée
state visit
official visit between leaders
visite d'État
to be on a visit
to visit someone
être en visite
surprise visit
unannounced visit
visite surprise

Related Words

visitor
Person who pays a visit.
visiteur
to visit
To go see a place or someone.
visiter
visa
Authorization to stay in a foreign country.
visa

Slang Meanings

Friendly visit
He came for a small 'friendly visit'.
Il est venu pour une petite 'visite amicale'.
Courtesy visit
It was just a 'courtesy visit' without commitment.
C'était juste une 'visite de courtoisie' sans engagement.