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🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

point de vue

Pronunciation / Transliteration: pwɛ̃ də vø

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Vantage/ˈvæn.tɪdʒ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #3400 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Cet endroit offre un magnifique point de vue."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A place or position providing a good view of something.

    "From our vantage on the hilltop, we could see the entire valley."
  2. 2

    A position giving a strategic superiority or comprehensive perspective.

    "Her background in economics gave her a unique vantage on the negotiations."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Middle French word 'avantage' (advantage), shortening occurred in the 15th century by dropping the initial 'a-', associating it with the English word 'advantage'. It ultimately traces back to Late Latin 'abante' meaning 'from before' or 'ahead'.

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