French word avis comes from Proto-Indo-European *wéh₁itis (Branch, switch. That which twines or bends.), Proto-Italic *wītis, Latin -ionem, Proto-Indo-European *wéǵʰ-tis, Proto-Indo-European *widtós (Known. Seen.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *wéh₁itis | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | Branch, switch. That which twines or bends. |
| *wītis | Proto-Italic (itc-pro) | |
| -ionem | Latin (lat) | |
| *wéǵʰ-tis | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| *widtós | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | Known. Seen. |
| vectis | Latin (lat) | A bar or bolt (for fastening a door).. A carrying-pole.. A strong pole or bar used for leverage; lever; crowbar; handspike. |
| *wissos | Proto-Italic (itc-pro) | |
| vitis | Latin (lat) | (historical) a vine staff, the baton or cane of a Roman centurion. Vine. |
| video | Latin (lat) | (passive) I am regarded, seem, appear. (passive, used impersonally) It seems proper or right. I look (at), consider, reflect (upon). I look out for, see to, care for, provide, make sure. I observe, note. I see, perceive; look (at). I understand, perceive, comprehend. |
| *visaticum | Latin (lat) | (Gallo-Romance) face. |
| viz | Old French (fro) | |
| avis | Old French (fro) | Opinion. |
| avis | French (fra) | Notice. Opinion. Piece of advice. |