What does viser in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word viser in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use viser in French.

The word viser in French means aim, aim at , aim for, aim for, target, target, concern, aim to do, aim for, stamp, visa, get a load of, aim accurately, fire straight, aim for first place, play to win. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word viser

aim

verbe intransitif (diriger un tir)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
J'ai vraiment été nul à cette partie de fléchettes ; il faut vraiment que j'apprenne à viser ! Attends, baisse ton arc ; tu vises trop haut, là.
I've been really rubbish in this darts game; I really need to learn how to aim! Wait, lower your bow; you are aiming too high there.

aim at , aim for

verbe transitif (diriger un tir) (shooting)

Le chasseur a visé le lapin, a tiré, mais l'a manqué. Vise la jambe, pas la tête ; on ne veut pas le tuer !
The hunter aimed at the rabbit and shot, but missed. Aim for his leg, not his head; we don't want to kill him!

aim for

verbe transitif (poursuivre un but) (goal, objective)

Simon vise le poste de directeur.
Simon is aiming for the manager's job.

target

verbe transitif (prendre pour cible)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Ses attaques visent directement le gouvernement. Quand j'ai parlé des fainéants, mon frère s'est senti visé alors que je ne pensais pas à lui.
Their attacks target the government directly. When I talked about lazy people, my brother felt targeted even though I wasn't thinking of him.

target, concern

verbe transitif (concerner)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Cette loi ne vise que les étrangers.
This law only targets foreigners.

aim to do

locution verbale (essayer de faire [qch])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Cette réforme vise à réduire les inégalités sociales.
This reform aims to reduce social inequalities.

aim for

verbe transitif indirect (rechercher)

Le directeur adjoint vise à un nouveau poste.
The deputy director has set his sights on a new post.

stamp, visa

verbe transitif (apposer un visa)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Le douanier a visé le passeport.

get a load of

verbe transitif (familier (regarder) (slang)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Regarde le type là-bas : vise un peu sa dégaine !
Look at that guy over there: get a load of his look!

aim accurately, fire straight

locution verbale (figuré (faire mouche)

aim for first place, play to win

locution verbale (vouloir gagner [qch])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Pierre participe au marathon et vise la première place.

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