Vers vs Envers
French Prepositions
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Vers and envers
both mean toward, but in difference
circumstances.
| Vers means toward literally, as in movement toward something. | ||
| Nous allons vers Rouen. | We're going toward Rouen. | |
| Tournez vers la droite. | Turn to(ward) the right. | |
| J'étais vers Provence. | I was around (near) Provence. | |
| La fenêtre regarde vers le nord. | The window faces north. | |
| Vers can also mean around a certain time | ||
| Nous allons vers midi. | We're going around noon. | |
| J'y vais vers la fin de la journée. | I'm going around the end of the day. | |
| Envers means toward figuratively, as in acting on or thinking about. | ||
| Il est cruel envers ses chiens. | He is cruel toward his dogs. | |
| Son attitude envers les enfants... | His attitude toward children... | |
| Ses pensées envers l'argent... | His thoughts on money... | |
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