L'une (en. Moon)

lün

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
One of the two elements or people mentioned.
In our meetings, one of the ideas was particularly appreciated.
Dans nos réunions, l'une des idées a été particulièrement appréciée.
Refers to the first of a pair.
I prefer one of the solutions that was proposed.
Je préfère l'une des solutions qui a été proposée.

Etymology

From Old French 'l'un', composed of 'le' and 'un'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

one and the other
Indicates two elements or people.
l'une et l'autre
one after the other
Refers to a sequence or an order.
l'une après l'autre
one of the most important
Indicates something highly significant.
l'une des plus importantes

Related Words

one
Term designating an indivisible entity or thing.
un
the other
Indicates the second element or person of a pair.
l'autre
one
Feminine form of 'un', referring to a single entity.
une

Slang Meanings

One of the possible choices.
Take one, it's the best option.
Prends l'une, c'est la meilleure option.
One of the two opinions expressed.
I agree with one that you mentioned.
Je suis d'accord avec l'une que tu as mentionnée.