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ils visent

aim at, target, aim to, seek to

→ viser
vis to aim at, to target + ent 3rd-person plural present ending
verb · 3rd-person plural, present tense Rare #47,943
aim at, target
FR: Les policiers visent la cible.
EN: The police are aiming at the target.
aim to, seek to
FR: Ces mesures visent à réduire les coûts.
EN: These measures aim to reduce costs.
Conjugation of viser
Indicative present
SingularPlural
First vise —
Second vises visez
Third vise visent
Subjunctive present
SingularPlural
First vise —
Second vises —
Third vise visent

Ils visent les projecteurs.

They’re aiming for the spotlight.

— Piège de cristal (1988)

Ils visent notre char.

They're aiming at our tank.

— La vie est belle (1997)

C'est toi qu'elles visent.

You’re the one they’re after.

— Tropical Malady (2004)

Les règles strictes visent à mettre tout le monde au pas.

The strict rules are intended to keep everyone in line.

Ils visent un paquebot qui transporte de l'or.

They are targeting a cruise ship carrying gold.

— Porco Rosso (1992)