French word

visuel

Pronunciation

IPA/vizɥɛl/

Meaning

  • adjectivevisual

Example

Le message doit être visuel pour être compris rapidement.

The message must be visual to be understood quickly.

Illustration for visuel (visual)

More examples

La présentation visuelle capte souvent l'attention du public.

The visual presentation often captures the audience's attention.

Core concept

A visual design of images, colors, type, and space that conveys information and attracts attention.

Common phrases

  • présentation visuelle

    visual presentation

  • interface visuelle

    visual interface

  • élément visuel

    visual element

Similar words

visible: Able to be seen and recognized by the eye.
lisible: Easy to read and accurately decipher in text or diagrams.

Definition in French

Qui concerne l'aspect visuel d'un message ou d'un objet, c'est-à-dire les éléments perçus par la vue et destinés à informer ou séduire.

Word origin

French visuel is a learned borrowing from Latin visualis, meaning related to sight, from the word family of videre, "to see".

Usage tips

  • As an adjective, visuel agrees with the noun: visuelle is feminine, while visuels and visuelles are plural forms.

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