Regarder
Example: Je regarde souvent des films français le week-end.
Definition
"Regarder" means to direct one's eyes towards something in order to see or observe it. It involves intentionally focusing visual attention, such as when someone watches a movie or looks at an object with interest or curiosity.
Etymology
The French verb "regarder" comes from the Old French 'regarder,' which itself originates from the combination of 're-' meaning 'again' or 'back' and 'garder' meaning 'to guard' or 'to watch.' Did you know that this reflects the idea of watching carefully or keeping an eye on something repeatedly?
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"Regarder" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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