mind

• Élément d'une personne qui lui permet de penser, de ressentir et de percevoir le monde ; centre de la conscience et de l'intellect.

A noun referring to the element of a person that enables them to think, feel, and be aware of the world; the seat of consciousness and intellect.

1. Brain or intellectA2formal

   The part of a person that thinks, reasons, feels, and remembers.

   esprit (faculté de penser)

   • She has a brilliant mind for mathematics.
   • His mind was focused on solving the puzzle.
   • Reading expands your mind.

   Synonymesbraincognitionconsciousnessintellectpsychereasonunderstanding

2. Opinion or attitudeA2informal

   A person's thoughts or views about something.

   avis, opinion

   • What is your mind on this matter?
   • I changed my mind about the trip.
   • She made up her mind to quit her job.

   Synonymesattitudebeliefjudgmentopinionperspectivesentimentstandpointthinkingthoughtviewviewpoint

3. Attention or focusA1informal

   Mental attention or concentration on something.

   attention (mentale)

   • Keep your mind on the road while driving.
   • I have a lot on my mind right now.
   • Put your mind to it and you can succeed.

   Synonymesattentionawarenessconcentrationfocusheednoticeregard

   Antonymesdistractioninattention

4. Memory or recollectionB1informal

   The ability to remember things.

   mémoire

   • It slipped my mind to call her.
   • The experience is fresh in my mind.
   • Bring to mind the details of the event.

   Synonymesmemoryrecallrecollectionremembrance

• Verbe signifiant faire attention à quelque chose, s'occuper de quelque chose, ou s'opposer à quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate paying attention to something, taking care of it, or objecting to something.

1. Object to or dislikeA2informal

   To feel annoyed, upset, or bothered by something.

   être dérangé par, objecter à

   • Do you mind if I open the window?
   • I don't mind waiting a few minutes.
   • She minds the noise from the neighbors.

   Synonymescaredislikeobjectresenttake exception

   Antonymesacceptwelcome

2. Take care ofA2formal

   To look after or be responsible for someone or something.

   s'occuper de, garder

   • Can you mind the children while I shop?
   • He minded the store during lunch break.
   • Please mind the baby for a moment.

   Synonymesattend tocare forkeep an eye onlook aftersupervisetendwatch

   Antonymesabandondisregardignoreneglect

3. Be careful or pay attentionA2formal

   To be careful about something or pay attention to it.

   faire attention à

   • Mind the step; it's slippery.
   • Mind your head on the low ceiling.
   • Mind what I say and follow the instructions.

   Synonymesattendheednoteregardwatch

   Antonymesdisregardignoreneglectoverlook