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la

feminine

/vi.zjɔ̃/

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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

Genderfeminine
Pluralvisions

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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This word is part of lesson 29.