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lookingnoun
lookings
pl
Her looking at the painting was intense and thoughtful.
Son regard posé sur le tableau était intense et réfléchi.
Synonyms
look
sight
view
glance
gaze
appearance
lookinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈlʊkɪŋ/
US
/ˈlʊkɪŋ/
Functions as a present participle adjective, typically following a modifier (e.g., 'good-looking', 'sad-looking').
ayant l'airSe place après un nom ou un adjectif pour exprimer l’apparence.
They sat in a shabby-looking café on the corner.
Ils se sont assis dans un café délabré ayant l'air miteux au coin de la rue.
Synonyms
appearing
seeming
gazing
watching
lookverb

looking

Gerund

looked
Past Simple
looked
Past Participle
looking
Gerund
UK
/lʊk/
US
/lʊk/
donner surPour indiquer l'orientation ou la vue vers une direction.
The house looks out over the ocean, providing a stunning view.
La maison donne sur l'océan, offrant une vue splendide.
The committee will look into the matter and provide a report.
Le comité examinera l'affaire et fournira un rapport.
She looked at the painting for a long time, admiring its details.
Elle a regardé le tableau pendant longtemps, admirant ses détails.
se tourner versPour indiquer qu'on cherche aide, conseil ou inspiration auprès de quelqu'un ou de quelque chose.
When making important decisions, many young entrepreneurs look to mentors for advice.
Lorsqu'ils prennent des décisions importantes, de nombreux jeunes entrepreneurs se tournent vers des mentors pour obtenir des conseils.
He is looking for his keys, which he misplaced earlier.
Il cherche ses clés, qu'il a égarées plus tôt.
semblerPour exprimer une apparence ou une impression.
The sky looks clear today, so it might be a good day for a picnic.
Le ciel semble dégagé aujourd'hui, donc ce pourrait être une bonne journée pour un pique-nique.
Synonyms
regard
gaze
glance
stare
peer
observe
watch
see
view
inspect
Antonyms
avert
turn away
look away
disregard
ignore

Definitions

lookingnoun
The act of directing one's gaze towards something or someone.
Her looking at the painting was intense and thoughtful.
lookinggerund / present participle
Used after an adjective, adverb, or noun to indicate that someone or something has the appearance described.
They sat in a shabby-looking café on the corner.
lookverb
To direct one's gaze toward someone or something.
She looked at the painting for a long time, admiring its details.
To search for or seek out something.
He is looking for his keys, which he misplaced earlier.
To appear or seem in a certain way.
The sky looks clear today, so it might be a good day for a picnic.
To face a particular direction.
The house looks out over the ocean, providing a stunning view.
To consider or examine something.
The committee will look into the matter and provide a report.
To rely on or turn to someone or something for help, guidance, or inspiration.
When making important decisions, many young entrepreneurs look to mentors for advice.
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