Example: Elle a su trouver grâce aux yeux de ses collègues grâce à son talent.
Definition
"Trouver grâce aux yeux de" means to gain favor or approval in the eyes of someone, often by impressing them or winning their respect. For example, it can describe how someone earns admiration or acceptance from others through their qualities or actions.
Translations
To win someone's favor
Ganarse el favor de
In de smaak vallen bij
Guanyar-se el favor de
Gefallen finden bei
Etymology
The phrase "trouver grâce aux yeux de" originates from French, where "trouver" means to find, "grâce" refers to grace or favor, and "aux yeux de" means 'in the eyes of.' It literally means 'to find grace in the eyes of,' implying gaining someone's positive regard or approval. Did you know this expression beautifully combines a physical metaphor (eyes) with abstract approval (grace)?
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To win someone's favor