voir

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/vwaʁ/

verbInf3rdPres

see (perceive with the eyes)

watch

understand

refer to / consult (see, as in written references)

Je ne vois pas du tout de quoi tu parles.

I don't see what you're talking about at all.

Synonyms:regarder, apercevoir, comprendre, consulter

verbInf3rdPres

see (meet) someone; get together; date

On se voit demain pour le café ?

Are we seeing each other tomorrow for coffee?

Synonyms:rencontrer, se retrouver, fréquenter

Notes

GENERAL INFO

Voir is an irregular verb meaning "to see," "to watch," or sometimes "to meet." It describes visual perception.

USAGE

You use voir for general sight: "Je vois un chat" (I see a cat). It can also imply meeting someone: "Je vais voir mes parents" (I'm going to see/meet my parents).

TRAPS

Do not confuse voir (to see, often passively) with "regarder" (to watch/look at, with intention). Its conjugation is irregular.