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    Perfections (en. Perfections)

    /pɛʁ.fek.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Quality of that which is perfect.
    The perfections of this artwork are remarkable.
    Les perfections de cette œuvre d'art sont remarquables.
    Improvements made to achieve an ideal.
    The creative process was filled with methodological perfections.
    Le processus de création était rempli de perfections méthodologiques.
    Admirable traits of a person.
    His kindness and generosity are perfections to admire.
    Sa gentillesse et sa générosité sont des perfections à admirer.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'perfectio', which means the action of making perfect.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to seek perfection
    Striving to achieve an ideal state.
    chercher la perfection
    perfection is the enemy of good
    Aiming not to seek excessive quality at the expense of practicality.
    la perfection est l'ennemie du bien
    in pursuit of perfection
    Commitment to a quest for ideals.
    en quête de perfection

    Related Words

    perfect
    That which is without flaw.
    parfaite
    to perfect
    To improve, to make perfect.
    perfectionner
    perfectionism
    Tending to seek perfection.
    perfectionnisme

    Slang Meanings

    To have a high level of skill or ability.
    She dances with such perfections that she could be professional.
    Elle danse avec tant de perfections qu'elle pourrait être professionnelle.
    To apply oneself to an extreme level in a particular field.
    He has been perfecting his shot for years; it has become an obsession.
    Il perfectionne son tir depuis des années, c'est devenu une obsession.