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regard

look, gaze

noun ruh-GAR Less Common

Usage Note

Regard means a look or gaze, not the English 'regard' meaning concern or esteem — a classic false friend. Croiser le regard de quelqu'un means to meet someone's eyes. À cet égard (in this regard/respect) is the proper French equivalent of the English 'regard' in formal writing, not regard alone.

Examples

"Elle m'a lancé un regard surpris."

Natural Translation

She gave me a surprised look.

Literal Translation

She (to) me has thrown a surprised look

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