French word

suggestion

Pronunciation

IPA/sygʒɛstjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nounsuggestion

Example

J'ai une suggestion à te faire.

I have a suggestion for you.

Illustration for suggestion (suggestion)

More examples

Elle a donné une suggestion utile pendant la réunion.

She gave a useful suggestion during the meeting.

Core concept

A possible course of action laid before someone for consideration, with the choice left open.

Common phrases

  • faire une suggestion

    make a suggestion

  • donner une suggestion

    give a suggestion

Similar words

idée: A thought or inspiration that serves as the basis for doing something.
proposition: A specific plan or course of action put forward for consideration.
conseil: Practical advice given with the aim of encouraging someone to follow it.
avis: A personal opinion or assessment of a matter.

Definition in French

Proposition ou idée présentée à quelqu'un pour qu'il la prenne en considération, sans obligation de l'appliquer.

Word origin

French suggestion comes from Latin suggestio, from suggerere, meaning to bring under or provide, through medieval French usage.

Usage tips

  • Suggestion is feminine, so the standard forms are une suggestion and cette suggestion.

Other meanings

  • advicenoun
  • hintnoun
  • proposalnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • suggérersuggestverb
  • suggestifsuggestiveadjective

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