view
gb/vjˈu/ us/vjˈu/
A2
Anglais
~ 2100
Sens
0 sens
Nom
A2
entity
1
what you can see
What you can see from a certain place.
Schéma d’usage :
a view of [something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'view' with 'vision'. 'View' refers to what is seen from a place; 'vision' refers to the ability to see or the act of seeing.
Synonymes
scene (A general word for what is visible, without implying perspective from a specific position.)
Antonymes
blind spot (An area that cannot be seen from a certain position.)
Collocations
beautiful view
|view of the city
|mountain view
|enjoy the view
Thèmes
travel
|nature
|daily life
Exemples
- The hotel room has a stunning view of the ocean.
- From the balcony, we had a clear view of the park.
- The mountain offers a breathtaking view at sunrise.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I have a nice view from my window.
- We saw the view from the top of the hill.
- The view of the lake is very pretty.
Nom
B1
entity
2
opinion or belief
What someone thinks or believes about something.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone]'s view on [something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse 'view' meaning 'opinion' with 'view' meaning 'sight'. Context usually clarifies the difference.
Synonymes
opinion (A direct synonym, though 'view' can sound slightly more formal in some contexts.)
Antonymes
agreement (Represents alignment rather than having differing perspectives.)
Collocations
express a view
|share your view
|differing views
|public view
Thèmes
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- In my view, the plan will not work.
- She expressed her views on climate change.
- They have different views about education.
Exemples pédagogiques
- In my view, this is the best choice.
- He has strong views on politics.
- We have the same view about this.
Verbe
B1
action
3
to look at carefully
To look at something carefully or for a special reason.
Schéma d’usage :
to view [something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes use 'see' when 'view' is more appropriate for formal or deliberate looking.
Synonymes
watch ('Watch' often implies looking for a period of time; 'view' can be more formal or purposeful.)
Antonymes
ignore (To deliberately not look at something.)
Collocations
view a painting
|view footage
|view the site
Thèmes
daily life
|art
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- We viewed the house before deciding to buy it.
- Visitors can view the exhibition until next month.
- The committee will view the evidence tomorrow.
Exemples pédagogiques
- We viewed the new movie yesterday.
- He viewed the old building with interest.
- They viewed the photos on her phone.
Nom
technical
B1
entity
4
display mode on screen
The way something is shown on a computer or phone screen.
Schéma d’usage :
[something] in [type of] view
Synonymes
display mode (Technical term often interchangeable with 'view' in software contexts.)
Antonymes
edit mode (A contrasting mode where content is changed instead of just displayed.)
Collocations
full-screen view
|list view
|grid view
Thèmes
technology
|communication
Exemples
- Switch to list view to see more items at once.
- The app offers both day and night views.
- You can customize your dashboard view.
Exemples pédagogiques
- Click here to change the view.
- This program has a map view.
- I like the dark view on my phone.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
view
API
GB/vjˈu/
US/vjˈu/
Syllabes et accentuation
view (1 syllabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (view)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: view
- Plural: view, views
Verb
- Base: view
- 3rd Person Singular: views
- Present Participle: viewing
- Past: viewed
Famille de mots
Expressions
a sight to behold
1/ə sˈaɪt tə bɪhˈoʊld/
idiom
very impressive to see
Something that is very beautiful or amazing to look at.
Exemples
- The fireworks over the lake were a sight to behold.
- Her wedding dress was truly a sight to behold.
in my view
1/ˈɪn mˈaɪ vjˈu/
fixed phrase
according to my opinion
What I think or believe about something.
Exemples
- In my view, this decision is unfair.
- In my view, we should start earlier.
with a view to
1/wˈɪθ ə vjˈu tə/
fixed phrase
formal
with the purpose of doing something
With the goal of doing something in the future.
Exemples
- He joined the company with a view to gaining experience.
- They are saving money with a view to buying a house.