What does vue in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word vue in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use vue in French.

The word vue in French means sight, view, view, picture, view, outlook, see, see, see, see, watch, see, visit, see, can see, see to it, see to it that, be visible, see each other, see one another, see yourself, be obvious, be plain, be clearly visible, see each other, see one another, see, see, seen, given, given, in sight of, in full view of everyone, in plain view, upon seeing them, at the sight of them, as far as the eye can see, for as far as the eye can see, within sight, at first glance, in every way, by sight, by sight, noticeably, visibly, roughly, approximately, camera angle, angle, perspective, have in your sights, be short-sighted, have a view of , look out over, have your sights set on, noted, prominent, leading, know by sight, correct 's eyesight. correct 's vision, from a professional point of view, from my point of view, from my viewpoint, as far as is concerned, from a technical point of view, really blow away, really sock it to, in sight, on the horizon, high-profile, in preparation for , in anticipation of, with a view to doing , with the aim of doing, have second sight, have the gift of second sight, be in the public eye, be within sight of, be remanded in custody, be held in custody, eyesight test, sight test, assert your point of view, custody, police custody, out of sight, we must not lose sight of the fact that, telescope, spyglass, prescription sunglasses, glasses, prescription glasses, remand in custody, visual navigation, navigation by sight, navigate visually, play it by ear, lose sight of, lose touch with, lose touch with each other, lose touch with one another, lose your eyesight, long-lost, steering, piloting, fly by sight, fly without instruments, fly by the seat of your pants, remand in custody, point of view, viewpoint, viewing point, viewpoint, shot, live-action technique, pure construct of the mind, question of your point of view, question of perspective, recover your eyesight, appear before , show yourself to, expose yourself to, shoot on sight, unseen translation, flying by sight, aerial view, rear view, side view, front view, front view, figment of the imagination, figment of your imagination, exploded view, cross-section view, general view, overall view, stunning view, panoramic view, keen eye, sharp eye, peripheral vision, view over, sea view. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word vue

sight

nom féminin (fait de voir) (sense)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

La vue est un des cinq sens de l'être humain.

Sight is one of the five human senses.

view

nom féminin (panorama) (scene)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Il y a une très jolie vue depuis cet appartement. Je voudrais une chambre avec vue sur la mer. Le chalet avait une belle vue sur les pistes.

There was a beautiful vista of the pistes from the chalet.

view, picture

nom féminin (image bidimensionnelle) (image)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Cette photo présente une très jolie vue de la campagne anglaise.

This photo shows a lovely view of the English countryside.

view, outlook

nom féminin (figuré (appréciation)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Il a toujours une vue positive des choses.

He always has a positive take on things.

see

verbe intransitif (percevoir par la vue) (have sight)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

Mets des lunettes pour mieux voir.

Put on some glasses so you can see better.

see

verbe transitif (percevoir par les yeux) (general)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

Nous avons vu ta femme hier au marché. // Tu vois le petit roux là-bas ? C'est mon fils.

Can you see the little redhead over there? That's my son.

see

verbe transitif (être témoin) (event)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

Je ne t'ai pas vu partir de la fête hier. // J'ai vu se produire l'accident.

I witnessed the accident.

see, watch

verbe transitif (assister à)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

J'ai déjà vu ce film.

I've already seen that film.

see, visit

verbe transitif (rencontrer)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

Je vais voir le médecin. // Donc, on se voit demain à la fête de Sophie ?

I'm going to see the doctor. // So, we'll see each other tomorrow at Sophie's party?

see

verbe transitif (figuré (comprendre) (understand)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

Je vois ce que tu veux dire.

I see what you mean.

can see

verbe transitif (imaginer)

Je vois bien ce tableau au-dessus de la cheminée. // Je le vois très bien collaborer avec la police.

I can really see that painting above the fireplace. // I can just see him cooperating with the police.

see to it, see to it that

verbe transitif indirect (littéraire (être attentif à) (ensure)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Nous verrons à ce que tout le monde soit là.

We'll see to it that everyone is there.

be visible

verbe pronominal (être visible)

Malheureusement, les raccords se voient.

Unfortunately, the connectors are visible.

see each other, see one another

verbe pronominal (se rencontrer)

(transitive verb and reflexive pronoun: Transitive verb with reflexive pronoun--for example, "Enjoy yourself." "They behaved themselves.")

Nous nous verrons demain à la réunion.

We'll see each other tomorrow at the meeting.

see yourself

verbe pronominal (percevoir son image)

(transitive verb and reflexive pronoun: Transitive verb with reflexive pronoun--for example, "Enjoy yourself." "They behaved themselves.")

Les vampires ne se voient pas dans le miroir.

Vampires can't see themselves in the mirror.

be obvious, be plain, be clearly visible

verbe pronominal (être évident)

Ça se voit que Julien est amoureux de Sandra.

It's obvious that Julian is in love with Sandra.

see each other, see one another

verbe pronominal (se fréquenter) (informal)

(transitive verb and reflexive pronoun: Transitive verb with reflexive pronoun--for example, "Enjoy yourself." "They behaved themselves.")

Cela fait quelques semaines que Simon et Barbara se voient.

Simon and Barbara have been seeing each other for a few weeks now.

see

verbe transitif (considérer) (consider: figurative)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

Le directeur ne voit pas d'un bon œil cette réunion.

The director doesn't see this meeting in a good light.

see

verbe transitif (visiter)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

Et quand serait-il possible de voir l'appartement ?

When would it be possible to see the apartment?

seen

adjectif (Scolaire : annotation des professeurs)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

J'ai passé quatre heures pour faire mon devoir de maths et la prof m'a juste écrit « vu » !

I spent four hours doing my math homework, and the teacher just wrote "seen" on my paper!

given

préposition (Droit : étant donné)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")

Vu l'article 4, alinéa 2, le requérant est promu.

Given article 4, paragraph 2, the applicant is promoted.

given

préposition (étant donné)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")

Vu le temps qu'il fait, on ferait mieux de rentrer.

Given the weather, we would be better off going home.

in sight of

(visible par [qqn])

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Les commerçants doivent éviter de laisser de l'argent à la vue des clients.

in full view of everyone, in plain view

locution adverbiale (sans se cacher)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Il s'est entretenu avec son ennemi juré à la vue de tous.

upon seeing them, at the sight of them

locution adverbiale (en les voyant)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Les policiers arrivèrent à la bijouterie et les voleurs s'enfuirent à leur vue.

as far as the eye can see, for as far as the eye can see

locution adverbiale (aussi loin que portent les yeux)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Nous sommes dans un paysage de landes à perte de vue.

We are surrounded by heathland as far as the eye can see.

within sight

locution adverbiale (proche, visible)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Ne tirez sur l'ennemi que lorsqu'il sera à portée de vue.

at first glance

locution adverbiale (au premier aspect)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

À première vue, ce poisson est fraîchement pêché.

At first glance, this fish seems freshly caught.

in every way

locution adverbiale (dans tous les cas)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Je suis d'accord à tout point de vue avec toi !

by sight

locution adverbiale (à l'aide des yeux)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

by sight

locution adverbiale (figuré (au jugé) (judgment)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

noticeably, visibly

locution adverbiale (visiblement)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Ma chienne semblait grossir à vue d'œil.

My dog seems to be getting fatter before my very eyes.

roughly, approximately

locution adverbiale (figuré, familier (en estimant, au jugé)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

ⓘCette phrase n'est pas une traduction de la phrase originale. At a rough guess, I'd say he's taller than his sister.

camera angle

nom masculin (espace choisi pour un plan)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Cet angle de prise de vue est trop grand.

angle, perspective

nom masculin (perpective choisie)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Cet angle de vue est trop bas.

have in your sights

locution verbale (songer sérieusement à [qch])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Pierre a un travail en vue dans la nouvelle usine.

be short-sighted

locution verbale (mal voir de près, être myope)

have a view of , look out over

locution verbale (lieu : donner sur)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Depuis cet appartement vous avez vue sur la Seine.

have your sights set on

locution verbale (figuré (souhaiter, espérer) (figurative)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Pour nos prochaines vacances, nous avons vue sur l'Espagne.

noted, prominent, leading

locution adjectivale (sous les projecteurs)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

know by sight

locution verbale (identifier [qqn] visuellement)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Je la connais seulement de vue, je ne lui ai jamais parlé.

correct 's eyesight. correct 's vision

locution verbale (rendre la vue conforme)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

from a professional point of view

locution adverbiale (professionnellement parlant)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Je l'aime bien mais ne lui ferais pas confiance d'un point de vue professionnel.

from my point of view, from my viewpoint

locution adverbiale (selon moi)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

De mon point de vue, cette précaution est inutile.

as far as is concerned

locution adverbiale (d'après)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Du point de vue du professeur, c'est à l'élève de faire le premier pas.

from a technical point of view

locution adverbiale (concernant l'aspect pratique)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Ce choix se défend du point de vue technique mais pas de celui politique.

really blow away, really sock it to

locution verbale (familier (impressionner) (colloquial, figurative)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Paul nous en a mis plein les yeux avec sa fête grandiose.

in sight

locution adverbiale (objet : visible)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Bateau en vue !

Ship ahoy!

on the horizon

locution adjectivale (événement : imminent) (figurative)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Oh non, mon beau-frère et sa nouvelle femme. Et encore des problèmes en vue ! Youpi, le week-end est en vue !

Yay! The weekend is in sight!

high-profile

locution adjectivale (personne : admiré) (person)

(noun as adjective: Describes another noun--for example, "boat race," "dogfood.")

Mon voisin a pris la grosse tête depuis qu'ils fréquentent des gens très en vue.

My neighbour has got a big head since he started associating with very high-profile people.

in preparation for , in anticipation of

(dans un objectif)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Le magasin a fait le plein de ballons de foot en vue de la Coupe du monde.

The shop has stocked up on footballs in preparation for the World Cup.

with a view to doing , with the aim of doing

(dans l'objectif de faire)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Mon grand-père garde des graines de ces tomates en vue d'en planter au printemps prochain.

My grandfather is saving some seeds from these tomatoes with a view to planting them in spring.

have second sight, have the gift of second sight

locution verbale (pouvoir deviner juste)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Pour deviner tout cela, elle doit être douée de seconde vue !

be in the public eye

locution verbale (être admiré)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

be within sight of

(apercevoir [qch])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

be remanded in custody, be held in custody

locution verbale (être détenu au cours d'une enquête)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

eyesight test, sight test

nom masculin (vérification du bon état des yeux)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Chaque conducteur devrait subir un examen de la vue régulièrement.

assert your point of view

locution verbale (défendre son opinion)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Nous avons besoin d'un député qui n'hésite pas à faire valoir son point de vue.

custody, police custody

nom féminin (rétention policière)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Après son arrestation, Pierre fut placé en garde à vue.

Following his arrest Peter was taken into custody.

out of sight

locution adverbiale (à l'abri des regards)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Les véritables joyaux de la couronne doivent rester hors de vue du public.

we must not lose sight of the fact that

(il ne faut pas oublier que)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Il ne faut pas perdre de vue que notre objectif principal est de partir avant la fin du mois.

telescope, spyglass

nom féminin (lunette longue distance) (optical instrument)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Les marins ont beaucoup utilisé les longues-vues.

prescription sunglasses

nom féminin pluriel (lunettes de soleil corrigeant la vue)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")

glasses, prescription glasses

nom féminin pluriel (monture et verres correcteurs)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")

Ces lunettes de soleil sont aussi des lunettes de vue.

remand in custody

locution verbale (détenir [qqn] en cellule provisoirement)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

visual navigation, navigation by sight

nom féminin (navigation sans instruments) (aviation, nautical)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

navigate visually

locution verbale (naviguer sans instruments)

play it by ear

locution verbale (figuré (agir à l'instinct) (figurative)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

lose sight of

locution verbale (oublier)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Pour rester motivé, il est important de ne pas perdre de vue son objectif.

lose touch with

locution verbale (perdre le contact avec [qqn])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

J'aimais beaucoup Paul mais avec les années et la distance, je l'ai perdu de vue.

lose touch with each other, lose touch with one another

locution verbale (s’éloigner, se séparer)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

L'autre jour, j'ai revu Alice : on s'était perdues de vue il y a des années et maintenant, on habite dans la même ville !

lose your eyesight

locution adverbiale (devenir aveugle)

long-lost

adjectif (dont on est sans nouvelles)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

J'ai récemment eu des nouvelles d'un ancien collègue perdu de vue.

steering, piloting

nom masculin (pilotage sans instruments)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

fly by sight, fly without instruments

locution verbale (piloter sans instruments)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

On ne peut piloter à vue que par beau temps.

fly by the seat of your pants

locution verbale (figuré (agir au jour le jour) (figurative)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Depuis que le directeur est parti, son adjoint pilote à vue.

remand in custody

locution verbale (police : retenir [qqn])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

point of view, viewpoint

nom masculin (figuré (opinion)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Je comprends ce point de vue mais ne le partage pas.

viewing point, viewpoint

nom masculin (endroit d'où l'on a une vue)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

D'ici, il y a un magnifique point de vue sur le bord de mer.

shot

nom féminin (scène)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Nous utiliserons des prises de vue sous-marines pour cette scène.

live-action technique

nom féminin (prise de vue en continue)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

La prise de vue réelle est une technique cinématographique consistant à filmer en direct par opposition à la prise de vue image par image.

pure construct of the mind

nom féminin (illusion, théorie)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Les descriptions de physique sont souvent de pures vues de l'esprit.

question of your point of view, question of perspective

nom féminin (choix personnel)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Pour ou contre, c'est une question de point de vue.

recover your eyesight

locution verbale (voir à nouveau)

appear before , show yourself to

locution verbale (se montrer à [qqn])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Le président élu s'offrit à la vue des militants.

expose yourself to

locution verbale (se montrer nu à [qqn])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

La danseuse s'offrait à la vue du public.

shoot on sight

locution verbale (tirer sans sommation)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

unseen translation

nom féminin (traduction lors de la lecture) (previously unseen text)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

flying by sight

nom masculin (vol n'utilisant que la vue)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

aerial view

nom féminin (vue du sol à partir du ciel)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Les montgolfières permettent d'avoir de superbes vues aériennes.

rear view

nom féminin (vue de l'arrière de [qch])

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

side view

nom féminin (vue de profil, latérale)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

front view

nom féminin (panorama de face)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

La vue de devant de cet appartement contraste fortement avec sa vue de derrière.

front view

nom féminin (vu de l'avant de [qch])

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

figment of the imagination, figment of your imagination

nom féminin (idée que l'on se fait)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

exploded view

nom féminin (vue décomposée d'un objet)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

cross-section view

nom féminin (vue de [qch] coupé par un plan)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

general view, overall view

nom féminin (vision d'ensemble)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

stunning view

nom féminin (vue à nulle autre pareille)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

panoramic view

nom féminin (vue à grand angle)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

keen eye, sharp eye

nom féminin (vue excellente)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

peripheral vision

nom féminin (vision sur les côtés)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

view over

nom féminin (vue en surplomb)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Cet appartement a une vue plongeante sur la plage.

sea view

nom féminin (vue donnant sur le littoral)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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