Usage Note
Intention is used in the fixed phrase avoir l'intention de (to intend to), a common way to express a deliberate plan in French. À l'intention de means 'intended for' or 'for the attention of' in formal writing.
Examples
"J'ai l'intention de partir demain."
Natural Translation
I intend to leave tomorrow.
Literal Translation
I have the-intention of to-leave tomorrow

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