D'idées (en. Of ideas)

/d‿ide/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Concepts or propositions that can be developed or discussed.

The exchange of ideas is crucial for innovation.

L'échange d'idées est crucial pour l'innovation.

Mental representation of an event, experience, or concept.

His ideas about society were avant-garde.

Ses idées sur la société étaient avant-gardistes.

Formation of the compound word 'idées' which comes from the Greek 'idein', meaning 'to see'.

to have ideas

To have reflections or proposals.

avoir des idées

received ideas

Beliefs or opinions generally accepted without critical reflection.

des idées reçues

to be full of ideas

To have many suggestions or inspirations.

être plein d'idées

idea

Abstract concept or notion.

idée

thought

Mental process of developing ideas.

pensée

notion

Understanding or mental image of a concept.

notion

To have a sudden inspiration.

I had a brilliant idea while taking my shower.

J'ai eu une idée de génie en prenant ma douche.

To draw a quick conclusion.

After thinking it over, I decided that this project was a bad idea.

Après avoir réfléchi, j'ai décidé que ce projet était une mauvaise idée.