Voyais (en. Saw)

[vwɛɛ]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To perceive with the eyes.
I saw the beautiful landscape every time I went out.
Je voyais le paysage magnifique à chaque fois que je sortais.
To contemplate, to observe.
When I was a child, I always saw shooting stars in the sky.
Quand j'étais enfant, je voyais toujours des étoiles filantes dans le ciel.
To mentally conceive something.
I could already see my career in music.
Je voyais déjà ma carrière dans la musique.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

I saw clearly.
I understood the situation well.
je voyais clair
You saw well.
You were right.
tu voyais bien
We saw life through rose-colored glasses.
We had an optimistic view of life.
nous voyions la vie en rose

Related Words

see
To perceive with the eyes.
voir
vision
Ability to see or imagine.
vision
visible
That which can be seen.
visible

Slang Meanings

To catch sight of quickly.
I quickly saw that there was a problem.
J'ai voyais vite qu'il y avait un problème.
To understand or realize something.
Do you see what I mean?
Tu vois ce que je veux dire ?