Ways to say it
| French | IPA |
|---|---|
| regarder | /ʁə.ɡaʁ.de/ /ʁɡaʁ.de/ |
| considérer | /kɔ̃.si.de.ʁe/ |
| visionner | /vi.zjɔ.ne/ |
Depending on whether you are physically looking at something, forming an opinion or watching digital media, the verb used will change. Use regarder for direct physical observation, such as looking at a person, a landscape or a map. Use considérer when 'view' refers to holding an opinion or considering a concept. For viewing digital content like videos or files on a screen, use visionner. In computing, the noun vue refers to a logical table in a database or a part of a user interface.
Which one should you use?
regarder is the most common verb for the physical act of looking at or watching something. In contrast, considérer is used for abstract views, meaning to hold an opinion or to consider a concept. visionner is a technical term specifically used for viewing digital media.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/ʁə.ɡaʁ.de/
Did you know?
- In French, if you want to say 'it is none of your business', you use the verb regarder in the phrase ça ne te regarde pas, literally meaning 'that does not look at you'.
- The Latin root of considérer originally referred to the act of looking at the stars to make a decision or a prediction.
- In formal legal or administrative French, considérant is often used at the start of a judgment to mean 'given that' or 'considering that'.
Examples in context
- Nous devrions considérer le problème du point de vue d'un enfant.We should consider the problem from a child's point of view.This sentence shows how to use considérer when viewing a problem from a certain perspective.Tatoeba #8126689 by Aiji, translation #248160 by Zifre
- Vous pouvez regarder la carte, si vous cliquez sur le lien suivant.You can view the map if you click on the following link.This sentence demonstrates the use of regarder for viewing a map.Tatoeba #6549390 by Micsmithel, translation #12163979 by menaud
- De plus, le changement radical apporté par la modernité et la mondialisation, a conduit de nombreux musulmans à considérer l'Occident comme hostile aux traditions de l'Islam.Moreover, the sweeping change brought by modernity and globalization led many Muslims to view the West as hostile to the traditions of Islam.This sentence illustrates the use of considérer when expressing an opinion or viewpoint regarding a group or concept.Tatoeba #481578 by sacredceltic, translation #376853 by saeb
- J'ai une belle vue sur la mer.I have a beautiful view of the sea.
- Le panorama depuis cette colline est incroyable.The view from this hill is incredible.
- Le panorama d'ici est dingue !The view from here is amazing!
- Je vais me rendre au point de vue pour admirer le paysage.I'm going to the viewpoint to admire the landscape.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hugo and Chloé are at a museum looking at a painting.
- HugoChloé, regarde cette peinture !Chloé, look at this painting!
- ChloéElle est vraiment magnifique, Hugo.It is truly magnificent, Hugo.
- HugoVeux-tu regarder le reste de la galerie ?Do you want to look at the rest of the gallery?
- ChloéOui, allons-y.Yes, let's go.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “view” translations and entries regarder, considérer, visionner, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries considérer, regarder, visionner, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
