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perspective

perspective, viewpoint

noun pehr-spehk-TEEV Rare
Mind & Emotions Attitudes

Also means

prospect, outlook

Usage Note

Perspective covers both the visual art technique and a figurative point of view or future prospect. En perspective means 'in prospect' or 'in the offing' — il y a un voyage en perspective means there's a trip coming up. The plural des perspectives d'avenir refers to future prospects or career outlooks.

Examples

"Ce tableau montre une belle perspective."

Natural Translation

This painting shows a beautiful perspective.

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