conception

• Nom désignant le processus ou l'action de former une idée, un plan ou un concept dans l'esprit ; il se rapporte également au début d'une grossesse.

A noun referring to the act or process of forming an idea, plan, or concept in the mind; also refers to the beginning of pregnancy.

1. Idea or understandingB2formal

   An abstract idea or a general notion about something.

   Conception (idée ou notion)

   • His conception of justice is based on equality.
   • The book challenges the traditional conception of beauty.
   • She has a clear conception of what the project should achieve.

   Synonymesapprehensionconceptideaimpressionnotionperceptionthoughtunderstanding

   Antonymesignorancemisconceptionmisunderstanding

2. Beginning or originB2formal

   The process of forming an idea or plan; the beginning of something.

   Commencement ou origine

   • The conception of the new policy took several months.
   • The company's conception dates back to the early 2000s.
   • The conception of the novel came to her during a dream.

   Synonymesbeginningbirthcreationformationgenesisinceptioninitiationlaunchonsetoriginoriginationstart

   Antonymescessationcompletionconclusionendtermination

3. FertilizationB2formalmedical

   The process by which a sperm fertilizes an egg, leading to pregnancy.

   Conception (fécondation)

   • Conception occurs when the sperm meets the egg.
   • The doctor explained the stages from conception to birth.
   • Fertility treatments can assist with conception.

   Synonymesfecundationfertilizationimpregnationinsemination