French Conversation · Level 142
30 words
French word
conception
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔ̃sɛpsjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nounconcept
Example
La conception de cette idée remonte à longtemps.
The concept behind this idea dates back a long time.
More examples
Notre conception du travail évolue avec l'expérience.
Our perspective on work evolves with experience.
Core concept
A form taking shape, whether in the mind as a plan or in the body as a pregnancy.
Common phrases
avoir une conception de
have a perspective on ___
une conception personnelle
personal perspective
Similar words
idée: A brief insight or thought that comes to mind.
concept: An abstract idea or framework used to organize and present something.
projet: A proposal or plan developed toward a specific outcome.
plan: A detailed sequence of steps or method for taking action.
Definition in French
Action ou résultat de concevoir une idée, un plan ou un projet ; par extension, le début d'une grossesse.
Word origin
French conception comes from Latin conceptio, from concipere, formed with con- meaning 'together' and capere meaning 'take', whose sense developed from taking in to forming.
Usage tips
- For pregnancy, conception is formal or medical; everyday French usually uses être enceinte or tomber enceinte.
Other meanings
- ideanoun
- pregnancynoun
Opposites
- réalisationrealizationnoun
- exécutionexecutionnoun
Related words
- concepteurdesignernoun
- conceptuelconceptualadjective