l'impression

feminine

/ɛ̃pʁɛsjɔ̃/

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Translation

impression, feeling

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Examples

J' l' ' .

I have the feeling that he is not telling the whole truth.

Quelle '-- lors ?

What impression did he make on you when you first met?

L' positive, satisfaits.

The general impression is positive, the customers seem satisfied.

J' l' .

I have the impression that you're hiding something from me.

discours excellente jury.

His speech made an excellent impression on the jury.

Impression est un nom feminin qui designe a la fois un sentiment subjectif et une perception ou image projetee. Avoir l'impression de + infinitif ou que + indicatif est la construction la plus frequente : j'ai l'impression de le connaitre (I have the feeling I know him).

Faire bonne impression / mauvaise impression (to make a good / bad impression) est essentiel dans les contextes professionnels et sociaux. Premiere impression (first impression) et impression generale (overall impression) sont des collocations communes. En impression peut aussi faire reference a l'impression physique (printing).

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