vis-à-vis
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1vis–à–vis

preposition \ˈvēz-ə-ˈvē, ˌvēs- also -ä-ˈvē\

Definition of VIS-À-VIS

1
: face-to-face with
2
: in relation to
3
: as compared with

Origin of VIS-À-VIS

French, literally, face-to-face
First Known Use: 1755

2vis–à–vis

noun
plural vis–à–vis \-ə-ˈvē(z), -ä-\

Definition of VIS-À-VIS

1
: one that is face-to-face with another
2

First Known Use of VIS-À-VIS

circa 1757

3vis–à–vis

adverb

Definition of VIS-À-VIS

: in company : together

First Known Use of VIS-À-VIS

1760

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