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idée

idea

noun ee-DAY Common
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Also means

concept

Usage Note

Idée is feminine and very frequent in everyday speech. The expression quelle bonne idée ('what a great idea') is a common compliment. In philosophy, l'idée echoes Plato's 'ideal form,' so the word carries both everyday and elevated registers.

Examples

"C'est une bonne idée."

Natural Translation

That is a good idea.

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