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l'idée

/li.de/
noun★Beginner— the idea
general

A thought, concept, or notion that arises in the mind.

Il a partagé son idée avec l'équipe.

He shared his idea with the team.

💡

Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

general

A plan or intention, often used in the phrase 'avoir une idée' (to have an idea).

Elle a eu une idée brillante pour résoudre le problème.

She had a brilliant idea to solve the problem.

💡

Often used in creative or problem-solving contexts.

Collocations

avoir une idéeto have an ideadonner une idéeto give an ideaavoir une idée fixeto have a fixed idea

Synonyms

la penséele conceptla notion

Antonyms

l'ignorancele vide

Related Phrases

avoir une idée en têtephrase
to have an idea in mind
donner une idéephrase
to give an idea

💡Pro Tip

Gender Agreement

Remember that 'l'idée' is feminine, so adjectives must agree in gender and number (e.g., 'une bonne idée').

⚡Gold Rule

Common Usage

'L'idée' is often used in expressions like 'avoir une idée' (to have an idea) or 'donner une idée' (to give an idea).

📖Word Origin

From Old French 'idee', from Latin 'idea', from Greek 'ἰδέα' (idéa), meaning 'form, shape, appearance'.

📝Usage Notes

The word 'l'idée' is feminine and requires the appropriate articles and adjectives. It is commonly used in both spoken and written French.

Word Breakdown

l'
the (feminine singular definite article)
article
+
idée
idea
root
Dictionnaire Français-Anglais

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