L'impression (en. The impression)

/lɛɛ̃.pʁɛ.sjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Effect produced on someone.

His speech made a strong impression on the audience.

Son discours a fait forte impression sur l'auditoire.

Feeling or sensation experienced regarding something.

I got the impression that he wasn't sincere.

J'ai eu l'impression qu'il n'était pas sincère.

Reproduction of an image or text on a medium.

I need prints of my documents for the meeting.

J'ai besoin d'impressions de mes documents pour la réunion.

From the Latin 'impressio', meaning 'the act of printing'.

To have the impression that

To think or believe something without tangible proof.

avoir l'impression que

To make a good impression

To ensure being perceived positively by others.

donner une bonne impression

To make an impression

To produce an effect on someone, usually in a positive way.

faire impression

To print

Action of reproducing content on a medium.

imprimer

Pressure

Force exerted on an object or a number.

pression

Impressionism

Artistic movement that focuses on the representation of light.

impressionnisme

To have a good vibe

When I'm with her, I feel like I'm on a cloud.

Quand je suis avec elle, j'ai l'impression d'être sur un nuage.

It's a stylish thing

This car, really, it gives an impression of luxury.

Cette voiture, vraiment, elle donne une impression de luxe.