English–French

“first glance” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/abɔʁ/

Example

Au premier abord, il semblait timide.

At first glance, he seemed shy.

Illustration for abord (first glance)

How to say “first glance” in French

“First glance” in French is abord.

The first view of something, before its deeper features become clear.

Full entry for abord: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with abord

De prime abord, ce projet m'inquiète.

At first glance, this project worries me.

Tips for using abord

  • Au premier abord often introduces an initial judgment that later evidence qualifies, so it commonly contrasts with a deeper assessment.

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