à la vue de
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à la vue de
A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and is typically followed by one or more words (e.g., au matin, en tout et pour tout).
1. (visible to)
a. in full view of
Nous confectionnons les pâtisseries à la vue des passants pour leur donner envie.We make the pastries in full view of passersby to tempt them.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Je n'aime pas exposer ma vie à la vue de tous.I don't like exposing my life for everyone to see.
On a mis des rideaux pour ne pas être à la vue des voisins.We put up curtains so that the neighbors couldn't see us.
a. at the sight of
Chantal fut apaisée à la vue de la mer.Chantal was at peace at the sight of the sea.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Simon se sentit reconnaissant à la vue de ses amis présents pour son anniversaire.Simon felt grateful to see his friends there for his birthday.
À la vue de son maître, le chien était très content.When he saw his master, the dog was very happy.
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