A2 noun Neutre #337 le plus courant

concept

/ˈkɒn.sept/

A general idea or thought about something. It is used to describe an abstract principle or a basic plan for how something should work or be understood.

Exemples

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The concept of recycling is easy to understand even for children.

The concept of recycling is easy to understand even for children.

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The author introduced a complex concept in the first chapter of the book.

The author introduced a complex concept in the first chapter of the book.

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I don't really get the concept of this new card game.

I don't really get the concept of this new card game.

Famille de mots

Nom
concept
Verb
conceptualize
Adverbe
conceptually
Adjectif
conceptual
Apparenté
conception
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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'CON-cept' as a 'CON-tainer' that holds many smaller ideas together.

Quiz rapide

The ______ of social media was very different twenty years ago.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : concept

Exemples

1

The concept of recycling is easy to understand even for children.

everyday

The concept of recycling is easy to understand even for children.

2

The author introduced a complex concept in the first chapter of the book.

formal

The author introduced a complex concept in the first chapter of the book.

3

I don't really get the concept of this new card game.

informal

I don't really get the concept of this new card game.

4

Modern physics deals with the concept of time and space as a single entity.

academic

Modern physics deals with the concept of time and space as a single entity.

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Our marketing team is working on a new concept for the summer campaign.

business

Our marketing team is working on a new concept for the summer campaign.

Famille de mots

Nom
concept
Verb
conceptualize
Adverbe
conceptually
Adjectif
conceptual
Apparenté
conception

Collocations courantes

basic concept basic concept
grasp a concept grasp a concept
key concept key concept
new concept new concept
abstract concept abstract concept

Phrases Courantes

proof of concept

proof of concept

the whole concept

the whole concept

grasp the concept

grasp the concept

Souvent confondu avec

concept vs conception

Conception usually refers to the process of forming an idea or a biological beginning, while concept is the idea itself.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'concept' when talking about structured ideas, theories, or professional plans. It is more formal than the word 'idea'.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'concept' for very simple, personal ideas; for example, say 'I have an idea for dinner' instead of 'I have a concept for dinner'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'CON-cept' as a 'CON-tainer' that holds many smaller ideas together.

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Origine du mot

From the Latin word 'conceptum', which means something received or conceived in the mind.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun (singular: concept, plural: concepts) Often followed by the preposition 'of' + noun/gerund
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Contexte culturel

In the business world, a 'concept car' or 'concept store' refers to an experimental design that showcases new technology or styles.

Quiz rapide

The ______ of social media was very different twenty years ago.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : concept

Mots lis

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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