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vis-à-vis
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/ˌviːz.əˈviː/
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/ˌviːz.əˈviː/
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Compare the meanings of “vis-à-vis” in the examples: “facing,” “regarding,” and “in comparison with.”
Explain how “vis-à-vis” is used as a preposition, adverb, adjective, and noun.
Clarify the noun meaning “counterpart” and why “vis-à-vis” does not usually mean an ordinary companion.
Suggest natural alternatives to “vis-à-vis” in each example, such as “opposite,” “regarding,” or “compared with.”
Explain the word’s register and where it might sound too formal or unusual in everyday English.
Write five B2-level examples using “vis-à-vis” in different contexts, with Russian translations.
Create a short fill-in-the-blank exercise to practise choosing the right meaning of “vis-à-vis.”
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