concept

• Idée abstraite ou notion générale représentant quelque chose dans l'esprit, souvent utilisée comme base pour la pensée et les croyances.

An abstract idea or general notion that represents something in the mind, often used as a building block for thoughts and beliefs.

1. Abstract ideaB1formal

   A general notion or idea about something, often theoretical.

   Concept (idée abstraite)

   • The concept of freedom is important in many cultures.
   • He explained the basic concepts of physics.
   • This book introduces the concept of sustainable development.

   Synonymesabstractionconceptionconstructhypothesisideamental representationnotiontheorythought

2. Plan or intentionB2formal

   An original idea or plan for something new.

   Projet ou intention

   • The architect presented a new concept for the building.
   • They developed a marketing concept for the product launch.
   • The concept behind the design is simplicity and elegance.

   Synonymesconceptiondesignideaintentionnotionplanproposal