impression
impression
The French word 'impression' is used in the same way as the English word 'impression'. It can refer to a feeling or opinion that something or someone has made on you, as in 'I have a good impression of her'. It can also refer to a mark or design made by pressing something onto a surface, as in 'The child made an impression of his hand in the clay'.
Example sentences using: impression
J'ai l'impression que tu es triste.
I have the impression that you are sad.
This phrase is used when you feel or think that someone is sad based on their actions, behavior, or appearance. 'J'ai l'impression que' translates to 'I have the impression that', and 'tu es triste' translates to 'you are sad'.
Cette peinture fait une forte impression sur moi.
This painting makes a strong impression on me.
This is a sentence typically used when a particular painting or any piece of art has a powerful impact on your thoughts and feelings. 'Cette peinture fait une forte impression sur moi' can literally be translated to 'This painting makes a strong impression on me'.
Selon mon impression, cette solution ne fonctionnera pas.
According to my impression, this solution will not work.
In this example, the speaker uses 'impression' to express a doubt or uncertainty about a solution working. 'Selon mon impression, cette solution ne fonctionnera pas' can be translated to 'According to my impression, this solution will not work'. This phrase is used when expressing a personal opinion or view.