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    L'idée (en. The idea)

    /li.dje/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Concept or thought formulated by someone.
    He has a brilliant idea on this subject.
    Il a une idée brillante sur ce sujet.
    Proposal or project developed in the mind.
    She shared her idea for a community project.
    Elle a partagé son idée de projet communautaire.
    Personal opinion or conviction.
    His idea about politics is well-argued.
    Sa idée sur la politique est bien arguée.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'idea', which means 'form' or 'appearance'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    A fixed idea
    An obsession or a persistent thought.
    une idée fixe
    To have an ulterior motive
    To have a hidden intention.
    avoir une idée derrière la tête
    To form an opinion about something
    To form an opinion or impression on a subject.
    faire une idée de quelque chose

    Related Words

    Conception
    Action of conceiving an idea.
    conception
    Imaginary
    What exists only in the mind.
    imaginaire
    Notion
    General or vague idea of a subject.
    notion
    Vision
    Perspectives or futuristic ideas on a subject.
    vision

    Slang Meanings

    A great idea.
    This plan is a crazy idea!
    Ce plan est une idée de malade!
    To have a crazy idea.
    He just came up with an awesome idea.
    Il vient de sortir une idée de ouf.
    A wacky idea.
    This is a completely absurd idea!
    C'est une idée complètement absurde!