Vues (en. Views)

/vy/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Representation of a scene or landscape.
The mountain views are beautiful at this time of year.
Les vues de montagne sont magnifiques à cette époque de l'année.
Opinion or judgment on a subject.
His views on politics are very interesting.
Ses vues sur la politique sont très intéressantes.
Perspective or angle of vision.
The view from the top of the hill is incredible.
La vue depuis le sommet de la colline est incroyable.

Etymology

From the verb 'voir' in Latin 'videre', passed through Old French.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have views
To have aspirations or ambitions.
avoir des vues
to change views
To change one's mind or perspective.
changer de vues
to see things from another angle
To perceive a situation differently.
voir les choses sous un autre angle
at first glance
At first consideration or observation.
à première vue
to be in sight
To be visible or in the attention of everyone.
être en vue

Related Words

view
Visual perception of a landscape or image.
vue
vision
Ability to see, but also a concept or idea of the future.
vision
glimpse
Brief or momentary vision of something.
aperçu

Slang Meanings

To have visibility online or on social media.
She really has views on her latest TikTok video.
Elle a vraiment des vues sur sa dernière vidéo TikTok.
To be popular or to have a lot of attention.
This post exploded with views.
Ce post a explosé avec des vues.
To make fun of something lightly.
Look at this video, it has views but it’s terrible!
Regarde cette vidéo, elle a des vues mais elle est nulle!