C1 noun Neutre

perception

/pəˈsep.ʃən/

Perception refers to the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses, as well as the way in which something is regarded, understood, or interpreted. In academic and psychological contexts, it often describes the mental process of organizing and interpreting sensory information to understand the environment.

Exemples

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My perception of the movie was quite different from my friend's; I found it moving while he found it boring.

My interpretation of the movie was different from my friend's; I found it moving while he found it boring.

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Public perception of the new policy has been largely negative according to recent polls.

The general public's view of the new policy has been mostly negative according to recent polls.

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What's your perception of the new boss so far?

What is your impression of the new boss so far?

Famille de mots

Nom
perception
Verb
perceive
Adverbe
perceptually
Adjectif
perceptual
Apparenté
perceptiveness
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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'per-' in perception like a 'person's conception'—it's how a person conceives or understands the world around them.

Quiz rapide

The artist's ______ of light and shadow allowed her to create incredibly realistic portraits.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : perception

Exemples

1

My perception of the movie was quite different from my friend's; I found it moving while he found it boring.

everyday

My interpretation of the movie was different from my friend's; I found it moving while he found it boring.

2

Public perception of the new policy has been largely negative according to recent polls.

formal

The general public's view of the new policy has been mostly negative according to recent polls.

3

What's your perception of the new boss so far?

informal

What is your impression of the new boss so far?

4

The study analyzes the perception of risk among individuals living in high-altitude regions.

academic

The research examines how individuals in high-altitude regions understand and interpret risk.

5

Changing consumer perception is a primary goal of our latest marketing campaign.

business

Altering how consumers see our brand is a main goal of our latest marketing campaign.

Famille de mots

Nom
perception
Verb
perceive
Adverbe
perceptually
Adjectif
perceptual
Apparenté
perceptiveness

Collocations courantes

public perception how the general public views something
sensory perception awareness through the physical senses
depth perception the ability to perceive the distance of objects
visual perception the ability to interpret information from visible light
keen perception having a sharp or highly developed awareness

Phrases Courantes

distorted perception

a view of reality that is twisted or inaccurate

heightened perception

increased awareness or sensitivity

the power of perception

the influence that one's viewpoint has on their reality

Souvent confondu avec

perception vs perspective

Perspective is a specific point of view or angle, while perception is the internal process of interpreting sensory or social information.

perception vs sensation

Sensation is the raw physical data received by the senses, whereas perception is the brain's mental processing of that data.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'perception' when discussing how people interpret information or how they 'see' a situation mentally. It is often used with 'of' (e.g., perception of safety).

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'perception' as a direct synonym for 'opinion' in casual speech, but it usually implies a deeper process of sensory or cognitive recognition.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'per-' in perception like a 'person's conception'—it's how a person conceives or understands the world around them.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'perceptio', from 'percipere' meaning 'to seize, understand, or take in fully'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Uncountable when referring to the general faculty of perceiving. Countable when referring to a specific belief or observation. Commonly followed by the preposition 'of'.
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Contexte culturel

In many Western cultures, there is a strong emphasis on 'perception management' in politics and corporate branding to ensure the public sees an entity in a specific light.

Quiz rapide

The artist's ______ of light and shadow allowed her to create incredibly realistic portraits.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : perception

Mots lis

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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