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    L’intention (en. The intention)

    /lɛ̃tɑ̃sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of mind that guides an action.
    He acted with the best intention.
    Il a agi avec la meilleure intention.
    Desired goal in a project or action.
    His intention is to pass his exam.
    Son intention est de réussir son examen.
    Plan formed to accomplish something.
    The intentions of this group are commendable.
    Les intentions de ce groupe sont louables.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'intentionem', meaning the act of stretching towards something.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To have the intention of
    To plan to do something.
    avoir l'intention de
    With the intention of
    With the aim of.
    dans l'intention de
    Of good intention
    With a good design.
    de bonne intention

    Related Words

    Intentional
    Done with intention.
    intentionnel
    Intentionality
    Character of an action done with intention.
    intentionnalité
    Intentioning
    Action of intending something.
    intentionnement

    Slang Meanings

    To pretend to have a positive intention.
    He seems to have a good intention, but it's just a bluff.
    Il a l'air d'avoir une bonne intention, mais c'est juste du bluff.
    To act in a calculated manner.
    He has his own hidden intentions.
    Il a ses propres intentions cachées.