Au vu de
Example: Au vu de ses résultats, il mérite une promotion rapide.
Definition
"Au vu de" is a French expression used to indicate consideration or judgment based on certain evidence or facts. It means 'in view of' or 'given' and is commonly used to introduce a conclusion or decision derived from specific information, as in 'Au vu de ses résultats, il mérite une promotion rapide.'
Etymology
The expression "Au vu de" comes from the French words 'au' (a contraction of 'à le', meaning 'at the'), 'vu' (the past participle of 'voir', meaning 'seen'), and 'de' (meaning 'of'). Together, it literally means 'at the sight of' or 'in view of.' Did you know? This phrase evolved to express the idea of making decisions based on what has been seen or observed.
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