idea

idea
A noun is a word that refers to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., femme, chat, maison).
noun
a. l'idée
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
(F)
Belinda just had a great idea for the class reunion.Belinda vient d’avoir une super idée pour la réunion des anciens élèves.
a. l'idée
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
(F)
I bought the house with the idea of selling it for a profit in a few years' time.J’ai acheté la maison dans l’idée de la vendre avec une plus-value dans quelques années.
b. le but
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
(M)
The idea of this campaign is to raise public awareness.Le but de cette campagne est de sensibiliser le public.
a. l'idée
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
(F)
Where did you get those ideas from?D’où te viennent de telles idées ?
b. l'opinion
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
(F)
I have a very different idea about this issue.J'ai une opinion très différente sur cette question.
a. l'impression
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
(F)
You give me the idea that you're not listening.Tu me donnes l'impression que tu n'écoutes pas.
a. l'idée
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
(F)
You'll get a clearer idea if you read the book yourself.Vous aurez une idée plus précise si vous lisez le livre vous-même.
a. l'idée
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
(F)
Sam had a rough idea of the painting's value.Sam avait une vague idée de la valeur de la peinture.
b. l'indication
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
(F)
Can you give me an idea of how long the project will take?Pouvez-vous me donner une indication quant à la durée du projet ?
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