Opinion (en. Opinion)
/o.pi.njɔ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Belief or personal evaluation on a subject or question.
His opinion on the subject is very thoughtful.
Son opinion sur le sujet est très réfléchie.
View supported by reasons.
He expressed his opinion during the debate.
Il a exprimé son opinion lors du débat.
Public opinion or judgment given by an expert.
The opinion of specialists is essential for this project.
L'opinion des spécialistes est essentielle pour ce projet.
Etymology
From Latin 'opinio', which means opinion, belief.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to agree with someone
To share the same opinion as another person.
être d'accord avec quelqu'un
to give one's opinion
To express what one thinks about a subject.
donner son opinion
to have a strong opinion
To have a firm and definitive view on a subject.
avoir une opinion tranchée
Related Words
conviction
Strong and unwavering belief.
conviction
point of view
Personal perspective on an issue.
point de vue
opinion
Judgment or evaluation on a subject.
avis
Slang Meanings
To have a say
Everyone has a say in this debate.
Chacun a son mot à dire dans ce débat.
To show no mercy
He showed no mercy in his opinion on the situation.
Il n'a pas eu de pitié dans son opinion sur la situation.
To see things one's own way
Everyone sees things their own way.
Tout le monde voit les choses à sa façon.