la
/vi.zjɔ̃/
Translation
vision, sight
Word origin
From Latin visio ('the act of seeing, a thing seen'), from the past participle stem of videre ('to see'). English 'vision', 'visible' and 'video' all trace back to the same verb.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- visio
- English cognates
- vision, visible, video
Grammar
Examples
nocturne.
The cat has excellent night vision.
' .
We do not see things the same way.
l' convaincu investisseurs.
Her vision for the company convinced the investors.
l', .
After the accident, his sight stayed blurred for weeks.
Jeanne 'Arc .
Joan of Arc said she had visions.
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