inkling

UK
/ˈɪŋklɪŋ/
US
/ˈɪŋklɪŋ/

Translations

inklingnoun
inklings
pl
UK
/ˈɪŋklɪŋ/
US
/ˈɪŋklɪŋ/
idée vagueSens général ; s’emploie pour une connaissance ou une notion imprécise.
She had an inkling that something was wrong when she saw the lights on in the house.
Elle avait une idée vague que quelque chose n’allait pas quand elle a vu les lumières allumées dans la maison.
Additional translations
indicePour le sens de petite indication ou de signe discret.
inkleverb

inkling

Gerund

inkled
Past Simple
inkled
Past Participle
inkling
Gerund
UK
/ˈɪŋkəl/
US
/ˈɪŋkəl/
laisser entendreLittéraire ; faire une allusion discrète.
She inkled that there might be a surprise party planned for his birthday.
Elle a laissé entendre qu'une fête surprise était peut-être prévue pour son anniversaire.

Definitions

inklingnoun
A slight knowledge or vague notion about something.
She had an inkling that something was wrong when she saw the lights on in the house.
A hint or small indication of something.
He gave me an inkling of what the surprise party would be like.
inkleverb
To hint or give a slight indication of something.
She inkled that there might be a surprise party planned for his birthday.