look

regarder

Tourner les yeux vers quelqu’un ou quelque chose pour le voir.

En anglais simple : To turn your eyes towards someone or something so you can see them.

• Look at the sky.
• She looked out of the window.
• Why are you looking at me?

Comment l'utiliser : look at someone/something (Look at the bird on that branch.)

Synonymes : gaze

Expressions courantes : look at something, look out, look around, look at someone

avoir l’air, sembler

Donner une certaine impression d’après ce que l’on voit.

En anglais simple : To seem a certain way because of what someone can see.

• You look happy.
• The house looked empty.
• Does this jacket look good on me?

Comment l'utiliser : look + adjective (You look tired today.); look like someone/something (That cloud looks like a rabbit.); look as if… (He looks as if he needs a rest.)

Synonymes : seem, appear

Expressions courantes : look tired, look like someone, look happy

regarder

Remarquer ce que la personne qui parle montre, souvent avec surprise ou une forte émotion.

En anglais simple : To notice something that the speaker points out, often with surprise or strong feeling.

• Look what I found!
• Look who has come to visit us!
• Look where you left your shoes.

Comment l'utiliser : look what/who/where + clause (Look what I found in the garden.)

Synonymes : see

Expressions courantes : look what happened, look who came, look what someone

écoute, écoutez

Sert à attirer l’attention avant de dire quelque chose d’important ou d’expliquer son point de vue.

En anglais simple : Used to get someone’s attention before saying something important or explaining your view.

• Look, I need your help.
• Look, we cannot afford another car.
• Look, I understand why you are upset.

Synonymes : listen

Expressions courantes : look please, look listen

coup d’œil, regard

Action de diriger les yeux vers quelque chose pour le voir ou le vérifier.

En anglais simple : An act of directing your eyes towards something to see or check it.

• Take a look inside.
• I had a quick look at the menu.
• Can you give this letter another look?

Comment l'utiliser : have/take a look at someone/something (Have a look at this photo.)

Synonymes : glance

Expressions courantes : a quick look, take a look, look at something

apparence, allure

Façon dont une personne ou une chose se présente, notamment par le visage, les vêtements ou le style.

En anglais simple : The way someone or something appears, including their face, clothes, or style.

• I like your new look.
• The wooden floor gives the room a warm look.
• She inherited her father’s good looks.

Synonymes : appearance

Expressions courantes : new look, good looks, modern look