Elle a l'étrange impression que son vieux voisin la suit partout.
English: She has the strange notion that her old neighbour is following her around.
notion /nosjˈɔ̃/ · noun · CEFR B2. French translation of "notion".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French)
- Source term
- notion
- Translation
- notion
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- noun
- Image
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Article, Gender & Forms
French article/gender note: learn this word with the article "la".
| Dictionary form | notion |
|---|---|
| Article | la |
| Gender/article class | feminine |
| Regular/likely plural | notions |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + la notion
- Examples
- C'est la notion.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Example Sentences
La notion de bonheur parfait est différente pour chaque personne sur terre.
English: The notion of perfect happiness is different for every person on earth.
Il a rejeté l'idée répandue que l'argent apporte toujours une vraie satisfaction personnelle.
English: He rejected the popular notion that money always brings real personal satisfaction.
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