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    Intentions (en. Intentions)

    /ɛ̃tɑ̃sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of wanting to accomplish something.
    His intentions were benevolent.
    Ses intentions étaient bienveillantes.
    Objective or purpose of an action.
    He clarified his intentions during the meeting.
    Il a clarifié ses intentions lors de la réunion.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'intentio', which means 'mental tension' or 'purpose'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have good intentions
    Acting with a positive will.
    avoir de bonnes intentions
    malicious intentions
    To have harmful or hostile plans.
    des intentions malveillantes
    to clarify one's intentions
    To explain what one wants to do.
    clarifier ses intentions

    Related Words

    intentional
    Which is done with will.
    intentionnel
    intention
    A specific goal or wish.
    intention
    to question the intentions
    To ask what someone truly wants.
    interroger les intentions

    Slang Meanings

    To pretend to have good intentions.
    He always has intentions, but they are not sincere.
    Il a toujours des intentions, mais ce n'est pas sincère.
    To have hidden intentions.
    He has intentions behind his smile.
    Il a des intentions derrière son sourire.