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    L’imagination (en. Imagination)

    /lima.ʒi.na.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The ability to mentally create images or concepts that are not present in reality.
    Imagination is essential for creativity.
    L'imagination est essentielle pour la créativité.
    The creative power of the human mind.
    Her boundless imagination allows her to create wonderful stories.
    Son imagination débordante lui permet de créer de magnifiques histoires.
    The ability to conceive new things.
    Children's imagination is often incredible.
    L'imagination des enfants est souvent incroyable.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'imaginatio', derived from 'imaginari' meaning 'to imagine'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have imagination
    To be capable of creating or thinking in an original way.
    avoir de l'imagination
    boundless imagination
    To have a very rich and fertile imagination.
    imagination débordante
    to put one's imagination into action
    To use one's creativity to realize a project.
    mettre en œuvre son imagination

    Related Words

    imaginary
    That which exists in the mind as a product of imagination.
    imaginaire
    creative
    Having the ability to create or invent.
    créatif
    visionary
    Having new and original ideas.
    visionnaire

    Slang Meanings

    To have wacky ideas.
    He has ideas of such boundless imagination that could be described as wacky.
    Il a des idées d'une imagination débordante qu'on pourrait qualifier de farfelues.
    To be daydreaming.
    She is so imaginative that it seems like she is often daydreaming.
    Elle est tellement imaginative qu'on dirait qu'elle est souvent dans la lune.