vis-à-vis

English

/viːz.ɑːˈviː/, /viz.ɑˈvi/

prep
Definitions
  • in relation In relation to; compared with.
  • Opposite, across from, set so as to be facing.

Etymology

Borrowed from French vis-à-vis (face to face, face-to-face).

Origin

French

vis-à-vis

Gloss

face to face, face-to-face

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