English–French

“perspective” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɔptik/

Example

Dans cette optique, nous devons agir.

From this perspective, we must act.

Illustration for optique (perspective)

How to say “perspective” in French

“Perspective” in French is optique.

A viewing lens that brings one chosen aspect of a situation into focus.

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

Example sentences with optique

Il faut parfois changer d'optique.

Sometimes it is necessary to change one's viewpoint.

Tips for using optique

  • Dans cette optique means from this perspective, while optique in a technical context can refer to optics rather than a viewpoint.

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