English–French

“perception” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pɛʁsɛpsjɔ̃/

Example

Ma perception de la situation a changé.

My perception of the situation has changed.

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How to say “perception” in French

“Perception” in French is perception.

Sensory impressions and mental judgment combine into one view of a situation.

Full entry for perception: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with perception

Il a une perception plus fine des couleurs.

He has a finer perception of colors.

Tips for using perception

  • Perception is feminine, so the usual form is la perception, and its final -tion has the French sound /sjɔ̃/, not the English /ʃən/.

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