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    Perception (en. Perception)

    /pɛʁ.sɛp.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Ability to perceive and interpret sensory information.
    His perception of reality is very different from mine.
    Sa perception de la réalité est très différente de la mienne.
    Impression or opinion formed about a person or thing.
    The public perception of the company changed after the scandal.
    La perception publique de l'entreprise a changé après le scandale.
    Psychological process that allows one to become aware of stimuli.
    The perception of colors evolves with age.
    La perception des couleurs évolue avec l'âge.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'perceptio', meaning 'action of perceiving'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    change one's perception
    To modify one's way of seeing or understanding something.
    changer de perception
    self-perception
    The way a person perceives themselves.
    perception de soi
    collective perception
    Vision or opinion shared by a group.
    perception collective

    Related Words

    perceptible
    Capable of being perceived, discernible by the senses.
    perceptible
    perceptive
    Having the ability to perceive things quickly.
    perceptif

    Slang Meanings

    Pejoratively, a biased way of understanding a situation.
    His perception is so distorted that it seems he lives in another world.
    Sa perception est tellement déformée qu'on dirait qu'il vit dans un autre monde.
    An alternative or exaggerated view of things.
    I love her perception of events, it's always so dramatic.
    J'adore sa perception des événements, elle est toujours si dramatique.