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    L’esprit (en. The spirit)

    [lespʁi]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The immaterial part of the human being, understood as the seat of thought and consciousness.
    He has a sharp and curious mind.
    Il a un esprit vif et curieux.
    Intelligence, the capacity for reflection.
    She has a remarkable analytical mind.
    Elle a un esprit d'analyse remarquable.
    A mental attitude or way of thinking.
    One must have an open mind to appreciate differences.
    Il faut avoir l'esprit ouvert pour apprécier les différences.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'spiritus', meaning breath or spirit.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Team spirit
    Solidarity and camaraderie within a group.
    Esprit de corps
    To have peace of mind
    To be at peace of mind, without worry.
    Avoir l'esprit tranquille
    Critical mind
    Ability to judge a situation objectively.
    Esprit critique
    Initiative spirit
    Ability to take initiatives.
    Esprit d'initiative

    Related Words

    spiritual
    Referring to the spirit or spiritual life.
    spirituel
    inspiration
    State of being receptive to creative ideas.
    inspiration
    reflection
    Act of thinking attentively about a subject.
    réflexion

    Slang Meanings

    To have a good spirit
    He always has a good spirit when working with us.
    Il a toujours un bon esprit quand il travaille avec nous.
    Competitive spirit
    She has a lot of competitive spirit during games.
    Elle a beaucoup d'esprit de compétition lors des jeux.