vis-à-vis
1vis–à–vis
prep\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
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