Viser
Example: Le tireur doit viser précisément pour toucher la cible.
Definition
"Viser" means to aim or target something precisely, especially when trying to hit a specific point or achieve a particular goal. For example, in the phrase 'Le tireur doit viser précisément pour toucher la cible,' it refers to the action of aiming carefully to hit the target.
Etymology
The French word "viser" comes from the Old French 'viser,' which itself derives from the Latin 'videre,' meaning 'to see.' Originally, it referred to looking or observing carefully, and over time it evolved to mean aiming at a target, reflecting the connection between careful sight and precision.
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"Viser" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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