Imagination (en. Imagination)

[im-a-zin-a-sjɔ̃]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

The faculty of thinking of things that are not present in reality.

Imagination is essential for artists.

L'imagination est essentielle pour les artistes.

Production of ideas, dreams, concepts, or mental representations.

His overflowing imagination allows him to create fascinating stories.

Son imagination débordante lui permet de créer des histoires fascinantes.

Ability to envision future or alternative situations.

Thanks to his imagination, he was able to anticipate potential problems.

Merci à son imagination, il a pu anticiper les problèmes éventuels.

From the Latin 'imaginatio', meaning 'representation, image'.

to have imagination

To show creativity or originality.

avoir de l'imagination

fertile imagination

Ability to create abundant and interesting ideas.

imagination fertile

the only limit is imagination

The potential is infinite if one lets their imagination run free.

la limite est l'imagination

imaginary

That which exists only in the mind, without tangible reality.

imaginaire

fantasy

Idea or mental representation that does not correspond to reality.

fantasme

invention

Creation of a new object or concept by imagination.

invention

To have your head in the clouds

He always has his head in the clouds, his imagination carries him away.

Il a toujours la tête dans les nuages, son imagination l'emporte.

To spin out of control

When she starts dreaming, she often spins out of control with her imagination.

Quand elle commence à rêver, elle part souvent en vrille avec son imagination.