dé|jà vu

dé|jà vu
dé|jà vu «DAY zhah VOO; French day zha voo», noun.
1. the illusion of having already experienced the situation one is in for the first time; paramnesia.
2. recognition of something already seen or known; tiresome familiarity: »

Unfortunately, the book as a whole gives us a sense of déjà vu (Saturday Review).

[< French déjà vu already seen]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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