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sight in French

sight in French is vue, curiosité, monuments — sight means the ability to see; vision.

sight in French

vue
noun
Something seen.
curiosité
noun
(often, in the plural) Something worth seeing; a spectacle, either good or bad.
monuments
noun
(often, in the plural) Something worth seeing; a spectacle, either good or bad.
principales attractions
noun
(often, in the plural) Something worth seeing; a spectacle, either good or bad.
quelque chose à voir
noun
(often, in the plural) Something worth seeing; a spectacle, either good or bad.
truc à voir
noun
(often, in the plural) Something worth seeing; a spectacle, either good or bad.
viseur
noun
(often, in the plural) A device used in aiming a projectile, through which the person aiming looks at the intended target.
mire
noun
(often, in the plural) A device used in aiming a projectile, through which the person aiming looks at the intended target.
apercevoir
verb
(transitive) To see; to get sight of (something); to register visually.
voir
verb
(transitive) To see; to get sight of (something); to register visually.
viser
verb
(transitive, intransitive) To observe or aim (at something) using a (gun) sight.

What does "sight" mean?

  1. noun The ability to see; vision.
    "Good sight is important for anyone who wants to become a pilot."
  2. noun Something seen, especially something notable or worth looking at.
    "The waterfall was an incredible sight."
  3. noun A device on a weapon or instrument used to help aim it at a target.
    "He lined up the target through the rifle's sight."
  4. verb To see or spot something, often after searching for it.
    "The crew sighted land after weeks at sea."
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sight in a sentence

  • Good sight is important for anyone who wants to become a pilot.
  • As he grew older, his sight began to weaken, so he got glasses.
  • The waterfall was an incredible sight.
  • Tourists flock to see the sights of the old city.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sight" in French?
"sight" in French is vue, curiosité, monuments. sight means: The ability to see; vision.
How do you use "sight" in a sentence?
Example: "Good sight is important for anyone who wants to become a pilot." In French, "sight" is vue, curiosité, monuments.
Are there other ways to say "sight" in French?
Yes — French has 11 translations listed for "sight": vue, curiosité, monuments, principales attractions, quelque chose à voir, truc à voir.
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