à vue d'œil
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à vue d'œil
An adverb phrase is a group of words used to describe a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., de plus en plus).
1. (idiom) (in an approximate way)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
a. at a glance
À vue d'œil, je dirais qu'il y avait autant d'hommes que de femmes.At a glance, I'd say there were as many men as women.
2. (idiom) (in a visible and quick way)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
a. visibly
À cause de sa maladie, Sonia maigrit à vue d'œil.Because of her illness, Sonia is visibly losing weight.
b. noticeably
Le niveau des cours d'eau baisse à vue d'œil avec la sécheresse.The waterway level is noticeably dropping due to the drought.
d. before one's very eyes
Audrey dépense beaucoup ces derniers mois. Ses économies fondent à vue d'œil.Audrey has been spending a lot in recent months. Her savings are melting away before her very eyes.
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