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imagination

English translation of imagination

imagination

The French word for 'imagination' is 'imagination', pronounced as imag-in-a-see-ohn. It can be used in the same context as in English, to indicate the action or power of forming new ideas or images that are not present to the senses.


Example sentences using: imagination

J'utilise mon imagination pour créer des histoires.

English translation of J'utilise mon imagination pour créer des histoires.

I use my imagination to create stories.

This sentence is a simple present tense phrase, expressing a regular or habitual action. 'J'utilise' is the first person singular form of the verb 'utiliser', meaning 'I use'.

L'imagination est plus importante que le savoir.

English translation of L'imagination est plus importante que le savoir.

Imagination is more important than knowledge.

This sentence is a declarative statement, expressing an opinion or belief. 'Est' is the third person singular form of the verb 'être', meaning 'is'. 'Plus importante que' is a comparative phrase, meaning 'more important than'.

Votre imagination est votre prévisualisation du succès de la vie.

English translation of Votre imagination est votre prévisualisation du succès de la vie.

Your imagination is your preview of life's coming attractions.

This sentence expresses an abstract concept. It uses possessive adjective 'Votre' to indicate that the 'imagination' belongs to the person spoken to, and is a singular form. 'Est' is the third person singular form of the verb 'être', meaning 'is'.

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