Expériences (en. Experiences)

/ɛk.spɛ.ʁjɑ̃s/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
The set of knowledge acquired through interaction with the world.
Life experiences shape our personality.
Les expériences de vie façonnent notre personnalité.
A trial or test aimed at trying something out.
Scientists have conducted numerous experiments in the laboratory.
Les scientifiques ont mené de nombreuses expériences en laboratoire.
Sensations or impressions experienced in a given situation.
Her mountain vacation was an unforgettable experience.
Ses vacances en montagne ont été des expériences inoubliables.

Etymology

The word 'experiences' comes from the Latin 'experientia', which means 'attempt, experience'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have experience
to possess practical knowledge gained through life.
avoir de l'expérience
to experience something
to live a particular situation to understand its effects.
faire l'expérience de quelque chose
to learn lessons from one's experiences
to learn lessons based on past events.
tirer des enseignements de ses expériences

Related Words

lived experience
A personal situation or event that someone has felt.
expérience vécue
to experiment
To make a trial or experimentation on something.
expérimenter
experimental
Which is related to an experience or experimentation.
expérimental

Slang Meanings

An intense or memorable experience.
That concert was an amazing experience!
Ce concert c'était une expérience de ouf !
To make attempts or take chances in something.
He decided to try out this new job.
Il a décidé de tenter l'expérience avec ce nouveau job.