French Conversation · Level 6
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French word
sens
Pronunciation
IPA/sɑ̃s/
Meaning
- masculine nounmeaning
Example
Quel est le sens de ce mot ?
What is the meaning of this word?
More examples
Cette explication n'a pas de sens.
This explanation makes no sense.
Core concept
A felt signal that points toward an experience, a meaning, or a course of action.
Common phrases
avoir du sens
make sense
sens commun
common sense
sens de l'humour
sense of humor
Similar words
signification: The meaning or content conveyed by a sign or phrase.
sensation: A feeling or impression experienced through the senses or body.
direction: The direction of movement or arrangement.
interprétation: The act of interpreting and understanding an event or statement.
Definition in French
Perception ou sensation éprouvée par les sens ou l'esprit ; par extension, la signification d'un mot et, selon le contexte, l'orientation ou l'intention.
Word origin
French sens comes from Latin sensus, 'perception', from sentire, 'to feel', and developed through Old French into senses including sensation, meaning, direction, and intention.
Usage tips
- The plural of sens is also sens, and the singular and plural have the same pronunciation.
Other meanings
- sensenoun
- directionnoun
- intentionnoun
Opposites
- contresenswrong directionnoun