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    Inspiration (en. Inspiration)

    /ɛ̃.spi.ʁa.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State in which an idea or creation emerges in the mind.
    His trip to Asia provided him with great inspiration for his next book.
    Son voyage en Asie lui a apporté une grande inspiration pour son prochain livre.
    Source of creativity.
    Nature is often an inspiration for artists.
    La nature est souvent une inspiration pour les artistes.
    Action of inspiring or breathing.
    Inspiration is essential for good meditation practice.
    L'inspiration est essentielle pour une bonne pratique de la méditation.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'inspirationem', meaning 'breath, breathing'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be inspired
    To be in a state of creativity.
    avoir de l'inspiration
    to seek inspiration
    To try to find new ideas.
    chercher l'inspiration
    to lose one's inspiration
    No longer being able to create or be creative.
    perdre son inspiration

    Related Words

    inspiring
    Who evokes inspiration.
    inspirant
    inspirer
    A person or thing that inspires.
    inspirateur

    Slang Meanings

    An incredible idea.
    This idea is true inspiration, you should explore it.
    Cette idée est une vraie inspiration, tu devrais l'explorer.
    A stroke of genius.
    His latest project is a true stroke of inspiration.
    Son dernier projet est un vrai coup d'inspiration.