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    Méprise (en. Mistake)

    /me.pʁiz/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A misunderstanding or misinterpretation.
    This misunderstanding caused a conflict between the two parties.
    Cette méprise a causé un conflit entre les deux parties.
    An error due to ignorance or negligence.
    This was a misunderstanding on his part that needs to be corrected.
    Il s'agit d'une méprise de sa part qu'il faut corriger.
    An erroneous judgment about a person or situation.
    His misunderstanding of her intentions led to misunderstandings.
    Sa méprise sur ses intentions a conduit à des mécomprehensions.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'méprendre' which means to mistake.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a misunderstanding
    To commit an error in judgment.
    faire une méprise
    to be mistaken about something
    To have a false idea or opinion about something.
    se méprendre sur quelque chose
    an incomprehensible misunderstanding
    An error in judgment that cannot be explained.
    une méprise incompréhensible

    Related Words

    to mistake
    To be mistaken in one’s judgment or understanding.
    méprendre
    understanding
    The ability to understand something.
    compréhension
    judgment
    The ability to evaluate or appreciate.
    jugement

    Slang Meanings

    Bugs or fail in understanding
    That was a real bug in my understanding of the situation.
    C'était un vrai bug dans ma compréhension de la situation.
    Blunder or mistake
    I made a blunder by talking to him without thinking.
    J'ai fait une gaffe en lui parlant sans réfléchir.