À première vue
Example: À première vue, ce gâteau semble délicieux et sucré.
Definition
"À première vue" means at first sight or upon initial observation, used to describe an immediate impression or judgment made without deeper analysis. For example, it implies a quick assessment, such as when one first sees a cake and thinks it appears delicious and sweet.
Etymology
The phrase "À première vue" comes from French, where "à" means 'at', "première" means 'first', and "vue" means 'sight' or 'view'. It literally translates to 'at first sight'. The expression is commonly used in French to convey an initial impression, much like the English phrase 'at first glance'.
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