regarder/ʁə.ɡaʁ.de/
verb · A1 · Frequency 138
verb
Meanings
to look at, to watch
To direct one's eyes toward something or someone.
to face
To be positioned toward something or someone.
to concern, to be associated with
Indicates that something is related to or affects something else.
Examples
J'aime regarder les étoiles depuis le balcon.
I like watching the stars from the balcony.
La façade de cette maison semble regarder la rivière.
The facade of this house seems to face the river.
Cette décision pourrait regarder directement les habitants du quartier.
This decision could directly concern the neighborhood's residents.
Collocations
- regarder un filmto watch a movie
Common mistakes
regarder à un film
regarder un film
When regarder means “to watch,” it takes a direct object and is not followed by the preposition à.
Related words
synonymobserverto observe, watch
verb
Meanings
to look at, to watch
To direct one's eyes toward something or someone.
to face
To be positioned toward something or someone.
to concern, to be associated with
Indicates that something is related to or affects something else.
Examples
En regardant les photos de vacances, Clara a retrouvé le sourire.
Looking at the vacation photos, Clara smiled again.
En regardant un documentaire sur les océans, les enfants ont appris beaucoup de choses.
While watching a documentary about the oceans, the children learned a lot.
En regardant la réalité en face, nous trouverons une solution plus rapidement.
By facing reality, we will find a solution more quickly.
verb
Meanings
to look at, to watch
To direct one's eyes toward something or someone.
to face
To be positioned toward something or someone.
to concern, to be associated with
Indicates that something is related to or affects something else.
Examples
Nous avons regardé un documentaire sur les océans après le dîner.
We watched a documentary about the oceans after dinner.
Elle a regardé les photos de son voyage sur son téléphone.
She looked at the photos from her trip on her phone.
Il a regardé le danger en face sans reculer.
He faced the danger without backing down.
Cette affaire ne m'a jamais regardé, alors je suis resté à l'écart.
This matter never concerned me, so I stayed out of it.
Collocations
- regarder un filmto watch a movie
Common mistakes
regarder à un film
regarder un film
When regarder means “to watch,” it takes a direct object and is not followed by the preposition à.
Related words
synonymobserverto observe, watch
verb
Meanings
to look at, to watch
To direct one's eyes toward something or someone.
to face
To be positioned toward something or someone.
to concern, to be associated with
Indicates that something is related to or affects something else.
Examples
Regarde ce dessin à la lumière du jour.
Look at this drawing in daylight.
Elle regarde la difficulté en face.
She is facing the difficulty head-on.
Cette question regarde directement notre équipe.
This matter directly concerns our team.
Collocations
- regarder un filmto watch a movie
Common mistakes
regarder à un film
regarder un film
When regarder means “to watch,” it takes a direct object and is not followed by the preposition à.
Related words
synonymobserverto observe, watch
verb
Meanings
to look at, to watch
To direct one's eyes toward something or someone.
to face
To be positioned toward something or someone.
to concern, to be associated with
Indicates that something is related to or affects something else.
Examples
Tu regardes les photos de vacances dans le salon.
You are looking at the holiday photos in the living room.
Tu regardes souvent les informations après le dîner.
You often watch the news after dinner.
Tu regardes la réalité en face avec beaucoup de courage.
You face reality with great courage.