French word

idée

Pronunciation

IPA/ide/

Meaning

  • feminine nounidea

Example

J'ai une idée.

I have an idea.

Illustration for idée (idea)

More examples

Elle a exprimé une idée intéressante pendant la réunion.

She expressed an interesting idea during the meeting.

Core concept

A mental concept that can guide a plan or offer a possible solution.

Common phrases

  • exprimer une idée

    express an idea

  • partager une idée

    share an idea

  • chercher une idée

    look for an idea

Similar words

pensée: A thought or feeling that arises in the mind.
opinion: A personal view or judgment about a matter.
suggestion: A brief piece of advice offered for consideration.
proposition: A specific plan put forward for action or agreement.

Definition in French

Pensée ou proposition formée dans l'esprit à propos de quelque chose, pouvant désigner une notion, un projet ou une suggestion.

Word origin

The French noun idée is a learned borrowing from Latin idea, itself from Greek idea, whose early sense referred to a form or concept.

Usage tips

  • Avoir une idée de quelque chose means having some notion of it, while avoir l'idée de faire quelque chose means thinking of doing it.

Other meanings

  • plannoun
  • opinionnoun

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