déjà vu

Related to déjà vu: jamais vu

déjà vu

The feeling that one has already experienced something that is happening in the present. I've never been to this city before, but I just got the weirdest sense of déjà vu.
See also: déjà
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

ˌdéjà ˈvu

(from French) the feeling that you have previously experienced something which is happening to you now: I had a strong sense of déjà vu as I walked into the room.
The meaning of the French phrase is ‘already seen’.
See also: déjà
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  • deja
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  • keep half an eye on (someone or something)