à vue d'œil

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French

Etymology

Compare Italian a vista d'occhio.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /a vy d‿œj/
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Adverb

à vue d’œil

  1. right before one's eyes, visibly, noticeably, before one's very eyes, by the minute
    Antonyms: imperceptiblement, insensiblement
    Il fait tellement chaud et humide que les plantes poussent à vue d’œil.It is so hot and humid that plants are growing before your eyes.

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