L'image (en. The image)

/limaʒ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Visual reproduction of an object, a person, or a scene.

This image shows a beautiful landscape.

Cette image montre un paysage magnifique.

Idea or perception that one has about something or someone.

His public image is very positive.

Son image publique est très positive.

Photograph or illustration used in a media context.

Images of events are often broadcast on television.

Les images des événements sont souvent diffusées à la télévision.

From the Latin 'imago', which means 'image, representation'.

to make a good impression

To have a positive reputation.

faire bonne image

to have a brand image

To hold an established perception in the business field.

avoir une image de marque

to change one's image

To modify how one is perceived by others.

changer d'image

imaging

A set of images or representations.

imagerie

imaginable

That which can be imagined or conceived.

imaginable

imaginary

That which exists only in the imagination.

imaginaire

A digital image or photo shared on social networks.

Look at this image I posted on Insta.

Regarde cette image que j'ai postée sur Insta.

Representation of a state or emotion through a photo or illustration.

This image perfectly summarizes my current state of mind.

Cette image résume bien mon état d'esprit actuel.