vis-à-vis

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  1. preposition Face to face with; opposite to.
  2. preposition Compared with.
  3. preposition In relation to.
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  • The euro moved extended its sharp slide vis-à-vis the U.S. dollar today as the single currency tested bids around the US$ 1.3310 level and was capped around the $1.3660 level. —  FXstreet.com
  • The yen depreciated vis-à-vis the U.S. dollar today as the greenback tested offers around the ¥94. 55 level and was supported around the ¥92. 85 level. —  FXstreet.com
  • The euro moved lower vis-à-vis the yen as the single currency tested bids around the ¥125. 15 level and was capped around the ¥127. 30 level. —  FXstreet.com
  • The British pound moved higher vis-à-vis the yen as sterling tested offers around the ¥138. 25 level while the Swiss franc moved lower vis-à-vis the yen and tested bids around the ¥83. 35 level. —  FXstreet.com
  • The Chinese yuan weakened vis-à-vis the U.S. dollar as the greenback closed at CNY 6.8360 in the over-the-counter market, up from CNY 6.8312. —  FXstreet.com
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  1. French : vis, face + à, to.

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  1. French: vis, face, visago (from Latin visus, look); à, to; vis, visage, face.
  2. from vis-à-vis, adv.
 

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