impression

• Idée, sentiment ou opinion que l'on se fait de quelqu'un ou de quelque chose, souvent sans réflexion approfondie ou à partir d'informations limitées. Peut aussi désigner une marque laissée par pression sur une surface.

A noun referring to an idea, feeling, or opinion about someone or something, often formed without conscious thought or based on limited information.

1. Feeling or opinionB1formal

   An idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone, often formed without conscious reasoning.

   Impression (opinion, sentiment)

   • I got the impression that she was not interested.
   • His speech made a strong impression on the audience.
   • First impressions are often lasting.

   Synonymesbelieffancyfeelinghunchideainklingintuitionnotionopinionperceptionsensesentimentsuspicionthought

2. Mark or imprintB1formal

   A mark or indentation made by pressing something onto a surface.

   Empreinte, marque

   • The coin left an impression in the soft clay.
   • The detective found a footprint impression at the crime scene.
   • The artist created an impression of the leaf on paper.

   Synonymesdentembossmentimprintindentationmarkprintstamp

3. Imitative performanceB2informal

   An amusing imitation of a person's voice or mannerisms.

   Imitation (d'une personne)

   • He does a hilarious impression of the president.
   • She performed a perfect impression of her teacher.
   • His impression of the singer was spot on.

   Synonymescaricatureimitationimpersonationmimicryparodysendupspooftake off