en vue de

in order to

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phrase Rare #37,280

in order to Often used before a noun or infinitive. It can also mean "with a view to." False cognate: it looks like English "in view of," but that English phrase usually means "because of."

FR: J'étudie en vue de l'examen.

EN: I'm studying in order to prepare for the exam.

J'ai pensé que je devais l'apprendre en vue de ce semestre.

I thought I had to learn it for this semester.

— Oppenheimer (2023)

Il se préparait en vue de son départ imminent.

He was preparing for his imminent departure.

Je me réjouis en vue de mon anniversaire.

I'm looking forward to my birthday.

Se peut-il que ce soit moi qui ai permis à Napoléon d'arriver en vue de Moscou ?

Could I be the one who allowed Napoleon to reach the outskirts of Moscow?

— Guerre et Paix (1968)

Il travaille dur en vue de réussir son examen.

He is working hard to pass his exam.