vis-à-vis
In relation to; compared withIn relation to; compared with.
Translations
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By meaning 2
Meaning
2 sensesIn relation to; compared with.
Canada's role vis-à-vis the United States' in Afghanistan
gegenüber, verglichen mit, im Vergleich zu
по отноше́нию кpo otnošéniju k, в отноше́нииv otnošénii, визави́vizaví
Opposite; across from; set so as to be facing.
He was seated vis-à-vis the president.
gegenüber, vis-à-vis, auf der gegenüberliegenden Seite
напро́тивnaprótiv, насу́противnasúprotiv, визави́vizaví
Origin
Unadapted borrowing from French vis-à-vis.Unadapted borrowing from French vis-à-vis.
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