French Conversation · Level 72
58 words
French word
perspective
Pronunciation
IPA/pɛʁspɛktiv/
Meaning
- feminine nounpoint of view
Example
Sa perspective est intéressante.
His point of view is interesting.
More examples
Il faut changer de perspective pour comprendre la situation.
You need to change perspective to understand the situation.
Core concept
An angle of view that shapes how a subject appears and what outcome seems possible.
Common phrases
changer de perspective
change perspective
mettre en perspective
put into perspective
Similar words
point de vue: A standpoint or way of looking at and assessing an issue.
avis: A brief personal impression or evaluation.
opinion: A personal judgment or view based on one's thoughts or beliefs.
angle: A way of approaching an event or issue from a particular side.
Definition in French
Façon de voir ou d'apprécier quelque chose depuis un angle ou un point de vue donné.
Word origin
The French noun perspective was formed from the learned Latin term perspectiva, based on perspicere, "to look through", and extended from visual depth to a general outlook.
Usage tips
- For an ordinary personal opinion, point de vue or avis is often more natural in French than perspective.
Other meanings
- outlooknoun
- perspectivenoun
Opposites
- myopiemyopianoun
Related words
- perspectifperspectivaladjective