Idéale (en. Ideal)
/i.de.al/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Who is the best of all, according to a given criterion.
She has always had an ideal vision of life.
Elle a toujours eu une vision idéale de la vie.
Who corresponds to perfection, often in a utopian manner.
We are seeking an ideal solution to this problem.
Nous cherchons une solution idéale à ce problème.
Relating to an idea or concept that represents the best possible state.
His plan seemed ideal at first glance.
Son plan semblait idéal aux premiers abords.
Etymology
From the Latin 'idealis', derived from 'idea'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
an ideal to achieve
A goal or objective that one wishes to realize.
un idéal à atteindre
in idealism
In a manner that values ideas as being more important than reality.
en idéalisme
to have the ideal
To possess or follow a model of excellence.
avoir l'idéal
Related Words
ideal
A perfect model or principle that guides actions.
idéal
utopia
A place or ideal and perfect state, often unreal.
utopie
perfection
The state of being perfect, without flaw.
perfection
Slang Meanings
Not realistic
This idea is too ideal to work in the real world.
Cette idée est trop idéale pour fonctionner dans le monde réel.
Theoretical
His argument is ideal, but it does not take reality into account.
Son argument est idéal, mais il ne prend pas en compte la réalité.
Dreamer
He has such ideal ideas that he forgets the concrete.
Il a des idées tellement idéales qu'il oublie le concret.