French for "already seen"
Published by Naitik Mehta · April 1, 2026
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Clue
French for "already seen" (6)
Answer
The answer to French for "already seen" is Déjà Vu (6 letters).
Why does Déjà Vu fit this clue?
This is a direct translation clue where 'French for "already seen"' points to DEJAVU, the psychological phenomenon of feeling like you've experienced the current situation before. The French phrase 'déjà vu' literally translates to 'already seen,' with 'déjà' meaning 'already' and 'vu' being the past participle of 'voir' (to see). The term entered English in the early 20th century to describe that eerie sensation of familiarity in an unfamiliar situation, making it a perfect match for the literal French translation given in the clue.
What does French for "already seen" mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
French
adjective
•relating to France or its language
already
adverb
•by this or that time; previously
seen
verb
•past participle of see; perceived with the eyes
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 22-across in the New York Times Midi on April 1, 2026, by Alina Abidi, edited by Ian Livengood. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Déjà Vu mean?
noun
•the feeling that one has lived through the present situation before
How to use Déjà Vu in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Déjà Vu.
•“When I walked into the old café, I experienced an overwhelming sense of déjà vu, as if I had been in that exact place before even though it was my first visit.”
•“As the meeting progressed with the same arguments and complaints as last month, Sarah couldn't shake the feeling of déjà vu.”
•“The French term 'déjà vu' literally means 'already seen' and describes that eerie sensation of experiencing something familiar in an unfamiliar situation.”
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- What is the answer to French for "already seen"?
- The answer is Déjà Vu (6 letters).
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- How many letters does the answer to French for "already seen" have?
- The answer has 6 letters: Déjà Vu.
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NYT Midi — Apr 1, 2026
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Ian Livengood
date
position
22 Across
answer length
6 letters