L'avis (en. The opinion)

la-vee

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
An opinion expressed on a particular subject.
I need your opinion on this project.
J'ai besoin de ton avis sur ce projet.
A document or notification indicating a legal judgment.
The notice of meeting was posted on the board.
L'avis de convocation était affiché sur le panneau.
The ability to evaluate or judge.
His opinion is highly respected in the scientific community.
Son avis est très respecté dans le milieu scientifique.

Etymology

From Latin 'advisus', past participle of 'advidere' which means 'to consider'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give one's opinion
To express one's personal opinion.
donner son avis
to have an opinion on it
To have an opinion or a comment on a matter.
en avoir l'avis
wanted notice
Official notification to search for a missing person.
avis de recherche
to seek an opinion
To solicit the opinion of others.
demander l'avis
favorable opinion
Positive opinion or recommendation.
avis favorable

Related Words

deliberation
Careful examination of a question to reach a judgment.
délibération
consultation
Process of soliciting opinions or viewpoints.
consultation
reflection
Act of thinking deeply about a subject.
réflexion
evaluation
Analysis or estimation of value or quality.
évaluation
feedback
Feedback regarding an opinion or reaction.
feedback

Slang Meanings

To have a say.
In this matter, I also have a say.
Dans cette affaire, j'ai aussi mon mot à dire.
To give free rein.
I gave him free rein to make a decision.
Je lui ai donné carte blanche pour prendre une décision.