English Explanatory Dictionary

idée

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Idea, occurring only in certain set phrases which are borrowings from French

Pronunciation

ēdā′ /iːˈdeɪ/

Word forms

idée idées

Etymology

Borrowed from French idée (“idea”). Doublet of idea.

Related words

idée fixe idée maîtresse idée mère idée reçue

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