noun
English to French Dictionary

meaning Meaning in French (meaning signification en français)

sens
sens in English:meaning
Phonetic:sɑ̃s
Plural: meanings
Gender:Masculin
Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de meaning en français est sens. (La signification ou l'importance d'un mot, d'une phrase, d'une idée ou d'une action.)

Definitions of Meaning

  1. 1
    noun
    sens

    The sense or significance of a word, sentence, idea, or action.

    La signification ou l'importance d'un mot, d'une phrase, d'une idée ou d'une action.

  2. 2
    noun
    sens

    The purpose or significance of something, especially in life.

    Le but ou la signification de quelque chose, surtout dans la vie.

Example Sentences

casual

“What is the meaning of this word?”

Quel est le sens de ce mot ?

general

“Life has a deeper meaning than just existing.”

La vie a un sens plus profond que la simple existence.

general

“His actions lost all meaning after the incident.”

Ses actions ont perdu tout leur sens après l'incident.

Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

significationimportance

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

non-sensinsignifiance

In English:

meaninglessnessinsignificancepointlessness

Inflected Word Forms

infinitivemean
nounmeaninglessness
adjectivemeaningful
adjectivemeaningless
adverbmeaningfully

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

lose its meaningexpression

To become irrelevant or insignificant over time.

give meaning toexpression

To provide purpose, value, or significance to something.

hidden meaningcollocation

An underlying or secret interpretation of something.