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lʊk
Extremely common
600 - 700
600 - 700
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The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
regarder, avoir l'air, aspect, regard, examiner, chercher
Look meanings in French
regarder
Example:
Look at the beautiful painting.
Regarde la belle peinture.
She looked out the window.
Elle a regardé par la fenêtre.
Usage: informalContext: Used when directing someone's attention to something visually.
Note: Commonly used in everyday language. The verb 'regarder' can also imply a longer, more attentive observation.
avoir l'air
Example:
You look tired today.
Tu as l'air fatigué aujourd'hui.
He looks happy in that photo.
Il a l'air heureux sur cette photo.
Usage: informalContext: Used to describe someone's appearance or emotional state.
Note: This phrase is often followed by adjectives to describe how someone appears.
aspect
Example:
The look of the new design is modern.
L'aspect du nouveau design est moderne.
The look of the building is impressive.
L'aspect du bâtiment est impressionnant.
Usage: formalContext: Used in discussions about aesthetics or visual characteristics.
Note: Here, 'aspect' refers to the visual qualities of an object or person, often in a more formal or descriptive context.
regard
Example:
He gave her a long look.
Il lui a jeté un long regard.
She shot him a quick look.
Elle lui a lancé un regard rapide.
Usage: informalContext: Used to describe a brief or significant gaze directed at someone or something.
Note: The word 'regard' can imply various emotions, depending on the context and intensity of the gaze.
examiner
Example:
Let's look at the data closely.
Examinons de près les données.
He looked into the details of the case.
Il a examiné les détails de l'affaire.
Usage: formalContext: Used when analyzing or investigating something carefully.
Note: 'Examiner' implies a more thorough investigation than just a casual glance.
chercher
Example:
I need to look for my keys.
Je dois chercher mes clés.
Can you look for my book?
Peux-tu chercher mon livre ?
Usage: informalContext: Used when searching for something.
Note: In this context, 'chercher' is often used with nouns associated with the item being searched.
Look's synonyms
gaze
To look steadily and intently at something for a period of time.
Example: She gazed out of the window, lost in thought.
Note: Gaze implies a more focused and prolonged observation compared to a casual look.
stare
To look fixedly or vacantly at someone or something with eyes wide open.
Example: He stared at the painting, trying to decipher its meaning.
Note: Stare conveys a sense of intensity or scrutiny in looking, often implying a longer duration than a mere look.
glance
To take a brief or hurried look.
Example: She glanced at her watch to check the time.
Note: Glance suggests a quick or casual look, often without focusing deeply on the object.
peer
To look keenly or with difficulty at someone or something.
Example: He peered into the darkness, trying to make out shapes in the distance.
Note: Peer implies a closer or more intense scrutiny, often involving straining to see or discern details.
Look expressions, common phrases
Look out
To be careful or watchful, often used as a warning.
Example: Look out! There's a car coming!
Note: The focus is on being cautious and alert rather than just observing.
Look forward to
To anticipate or feel excited about something in the future.
Example: I'm looking forward to the concert next week.
Note: Emphasizes anticipation or excitement rather than simply viewing something.
Look up
To search for information in a reference source.
Example: I'll look up that word in the dictionary.
Note: Refers to searching for information rather than just gazing.
Look into
To investigate or examine a situation or problem.
Example: The police are looking into the matter.
Note: Involves a deeper examination or investigation rather than just a casual observation.
Look over
To examine or review something carefully.
Example: Please look over this report before the meeting.
Note: Suggests a thorough examination or review rather than a quick glance.
Look down on
To view someone or something as less important or inferior.
Example: She always looks down on people who don't have a college degree.
Note: Implies a judgmental or condescending attitude rather than simply observing.
Look for
To search or seek something.
Example: I'm looking for my keys. Have you seen them?
Note: Involves actively trying to find something rather than just observing casually.
Look everyday (slang) expressions
Check out
To look at or examine something with interest or curiosity.
Example: Check out this new book I just bought!
Note: The slang term 'check out' implies curiosity or interest in examining something, whereas 'look' is more general in its meaning.
Peek
To glance quickly or briefly at something.
Example: I took a peek at the letter before giving it to you.
Note: While 'peek' is similar to 'look' in the action of viewing, it often implies a quick or secretive glance.
Glimpse
To see or perceive something briefly or partially.
Example: She caught a glimpse of the famous actor in the crowd.
Note: 'Glimpse' suggests a quick or fleeting view of something, differentiating it from a more deliberate or sustained 'look'.
Eyes on
To focus attention or keep watch on something.
Example: Eyes on the prize if you want to succeed.
Note: The phrase 'eyes on' emphasizes the act of focusing or paying attention, distinct from a simple act of looking.
Scan
To look over or survey something quickly and systematically.
Example: She quickly scanned the document for any errors.
Note: 'Scan' involves a more systematic and rapid examination compared to a casual 'look'.
Scope out
To look around or investigate a place or situation.
Example: Let's go scope out the new coffee shop in the neighborhood.
Note: 'Scope out' implies a more deliberate or investigative act of looking, often involving assessing a situation or location.
Look - Examples
She gave him a suspicious look.
Elle lui a lancé un regard suspicieux.
He has a very distinguished look.
Il a un look très distingué.
I'm going to take a look at that new restaurant.
Je vais jeter un œil à ce nouveau restaurant.
Look grammar
Look - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: look
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): looks
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): look
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): looked
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): looking
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): looks
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): look
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): look
Syllables, Separation and Stress
look Contains 1 syllables: look
Phonetic transcription: ˈlu̇k
look , ˈlu̇k (The red syllable is stressed)
Look - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
look: 600 - 700 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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