Implique (en. Implied)

/ɛmplike/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To make something necessary or inevitable.
His commitment involves sacrifices.
Son engagement implique des sacrifices.
To lead to something as a consequence.
This decision involves risks.
Cette décision implique des risques.
To concern or affect someone or something.
This issue involves all team members.
Ce problème implique tous les membres de l'équipe.
To incorporate something into a situation or context.
The project involves the use of new technologies.
Le projet implique l'utilisation de nouvelles technologies.

Etymology

From the Latin 'implicare', which means 'to intertwine' or 'to wrap'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

that implies
it means or leads to something
cela implique
to be involved
to be engaged or concerned by a situation
être impliqué
to involve someone
to involve someone in an activity or decision
impliquer quelqu'un

Related Words

involve
to engage someone in an action
impliquer
responsibility
duty or obligation to perform something
responsabilité
consequence
result or effect of an action
conséquence

Slang Meanings

To be involved in a complicated situation.
He is in something that involves quite a few people.
Il est dans un truc qui implique pas mal de monde.
To have connections or relationships with someone.
She is involved with a not-so-reputable guy.
Elle est impliquée avec un gars pas très net.