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    L'inspiration (en. Inspiration)

    /lɛ̃.spira.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Action or process by which an idea or creation emerges.
    Inspiration came to me after a long walk.
    L'inspiration m'est venue après une longue promenade.
    A state of grace in creativity.
    He wrote his best poem in a moment of inspiration.
    Il a écrit son meilleur poème dans un moment d'inspiration.
    Source of ideas, often linked to external influences.
    This work is inspired by nature and love.
    Cette œuvre s'inspire de la nature et de l'amour.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'inspiratio', meaning 'to blow into' or 'to infuse'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have inspiration
    To be in a state conducive to creation.
    avoir l'inspiration
    to seek inspiration
    Trying to find creative ideas or patterns.
    chercher l'inspiration
    to lose inspiration
    No longer being able to produce creative ideas.
    perdre l'inspiration

    Related Words

    inspired
    Marked by inspiration.
    inspirié
    inspirer
    Person or thing that inspires.
    inspirateur
    inspirational
    That evokes or stimulates inspiration.
    inspirationnel

    Slang Meanings

    To be in the flow
    When he creates, it seems like he is really in the flow.
    Quand il crée, on dirait qu'il est vraiment dans le flow.
    To have a flash of inspiration
    She had a flash of inspiration for her painting after watching the sunset.
    Elle a eu une illumination pour son tableau après avoir regardé le coucher de soleil.