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déjà vu

Classic French in English Society & ideas
déjà vu
déjà vu

Definition

The feeling that a present experience has happened before.

From French déjà vu.

Merriam-Webster records 1903 for this headword. The date refers to the dictionary’s recorded sense, which may differ from the meaning illustrated here. See the dictionary entry.

Example of use

Walking into the room gave him a strong sense of déjà vu.

Historical attestation

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/d%C3%A9j%C3%A0%20vu

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