voir

to see

voir

An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).

intransitive verb

1. (to use one's sight)

a. to see

Ma mère m'a dit qu'elle a du mal à voir.My mother told me that it's difficult for her to see.

A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).

transitive verb

2. (to perceive by sight)

a. to see

Antoine, ne t'éloigne pas ! Il faut que je puisse te voir !Antoine, don't go too far! I have to be able to see you!

3. (to be present at an event)

a. to see

Le policier a vu la voiture passer au feu rouge.The police officer saw the car run the red light.

b. to witness

Je n'arrive pas à croire que tu as regardé l'atterrissage sur la Lune ! Tu as vu un moment historique !I can't believe that you watched the Moon landing! What a historical moment you witnessed!

4. (to be part of the audience of)

a. to see

Gabriel a vu cette pièce de théâtre avec sa femme.Gabriel saw this play with his wife.

5. (to meet)

a. to see

J'ai vu ton frère à la fac hier. Il avait l'air pressé.I saw your brother on campus yesterday. He looked like he was in a hurry.

6. (to visit)

a. to see

J'aimerais voir Venise cet été.I'd like to see Venice this summer.

b. to view

J'ai décidé de louer mon appartement sans le voir.I decide to rent my apartment without viewing it first.

7. (to consult)

a. to see

Tu tousses encore ? Il faut vraiment que tu ailles voir un médecin !You're still coughing? You really need to see a doctor!

8. (to conceive of)

a. to see

Je ne vois pas du tout comment tu as pu obtenir ce résultat.I don't see at all how you could get this result.

9. (to form a mental image)

a. to see

Je te verrais bien dans cette robe pour ta fête d'anniversaire !I can really see you wearing this dress for your birthday party!

10. (to ask for confirmation)

a. to check

Il faudra voir avec mon assistant si la salle de conférence est disponible.You'll need to check with my assistant if the conference room is available.

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