La notion
Example: La notion de liberté est importante dans cette discussion.
Definition
"La notion" refers to the concept or idea of something, often used to express an abstract understanding or mental representation. For example, "la notion de liberté" means the idea or concept of freedom, highlighting its importance in a discussion.
Etymology
"La notion" comes from the Latin word 'notio,' meaning a conception or idea. It entered French through Old French, where it retained the sense of an understanding or mental grasp of something. Did you know that the root 'not-' relates to knowing or marking, reflecting how notions mark our understanding?
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"La notion" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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