Les deux voyageurs étaient assis vis-à-vis. The two passengers were seated facing each other. vis-à-vis de [qqn/qch] adv + prép: soutenu (face à face, en face) opposite prep : facing prep (Gallicism) vis-à-vis prep : Le jeune cadre était placé vis-à-vis de son ancien directeur. The young executive was seated opposite his former manager ...