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look
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
a. regarder
Always look both ways before crossing the street.Regardez toujours des deux côtés avant de traverser la rue.
2. (to appear)
b. sembler
That actress looks taller on television than she does in real life.Cette actrice semble plus grande à la télévision qu'elle ne l'est en réalité.
3. (to search)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
a. regarder
Look me in the eyes and tell me that you don't love me anymore.Regarde-moi dans les yeux et dis-moi que tu ne m’aimes plus.
A noun is a word that refers to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., femme, chat, maison).
6. (glance)
a. le regard (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
With just a look, Dave understood the situation.D’un simple regard, Dave comprit la situation.
b. le coup d'œil (M) (furtive glimpse)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
I took a look in that shop, but it's way too expensive for me.J'ai jeté un coup d'œil dans ce magasin, mais c'est bien trop cher pour moi.
7. (expression)
a. le regard (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
I'll never forget your look of terror when you came to my house.Je n’oublierai jamais ton regard terrifié quand tu es venue chez moi.
8. (appearance)
a. l'air (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Harris has the look of an everyman, which is one of the reasons he's an all-around actor.Harris a l'air d'un homme ordinaire. C’est notamment pour cela que c'est un acteur polyvalent.
9. (style)
a. le look (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
That look doesn't suit you.Ce look ne te va pas.
b. le style (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Andrea's new look is inspired by vintage fashion.Le nouveau style d'Andrea est inspiré par la mode vintage.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Allez !).
a. écoute (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second-person informal “tu” by its conjugation or implied context (e.g., Et toi ?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., le chat).
Look, I don't know how else I can explain this to you.Écoute, je ne sais pas comment t’expliquer ça autrement.
b. écoutez (singular formal or plural)
Look, if you don't want to follow the rules, you can leave.Écoutez, si vous ne voulez pas suivre les règles, vous pouvez partir.
Conjugations
Indicative of "look"
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