De prime abord
Example: De prime abord, ce projet semble trop ambitieux pour réussir.
Definition
"De prime abord" is a French expression used to indicate an initial impression or first glance at something, often implying a preliminary judgment or assessment before deeper analysis. For example, it suggests how something appears immediately upon first consideration.
Etymology
The expression "De prime abord" comes from Old French, where "prime" means first and "abord" means approach or contact. It literally means 'at first approach' or 'at first contact.' Did you know? The phrase originally conveyed the idea of encountering something directly at the outset.
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