mind

UK
/maɪnd/
US
/maɪnd/

Translations

mindnoun
minds
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espritSens général : faculté mentale, pensée, intelligence.
She has a brilliant mind, capable of solving complex problems quickly.
Elle a un esprit brillant, capable de résoudre rapidement des problèmes complexes.
mémoireAu sens de souvenir ou réminiscence.
The details of the event are still fresh in my mind.
Les détails de l’événement sont encore frais dans ma mémoire.
avisDans les tournures exprimant l’opinion personnelle.
In my mind, this is the best solution to the problem.
À mon avis, c’est la meilleure solution au problème.
raisonAu sens de santé mentale, de lucidité.
He feared he would lose his mind during the long isolation.
Il craignait de perdre la raison pendant la longue solitude.
espritPour une personne remarquable par son intelligence ou son imagination.
She is considered one of the brightest minds in astrophysics.
Elle est considérée comme l’un des esprits les plus brillants en astrophysique.
intentionPour une inclination, une envie ou un dessein.
I have a mind to start my own business one day.
J’ai l’intention de créer ma propre entreprise un jour.
Additional translations
penséePour l’idée, l’attention ou ce à quoi l’on pense.
mindverb
minded
Past Simple
minded
Past Participle
minding
Gerund
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dérangerSouvent dans les questions et les phrases négatives.
Would you mind if I turned down the music?
Cela vous dérangerait-il si je baissais la musique ?
faire attention àPour signaler qu’il faut prêter attention à quelque chose.
Please mind the gap between the train and the platform.
Veuillez faire attention à l’espace entre le train et le quai.
s’occuper deAu sens de garder ou prendre en charge quelqu’un ou quelque chose.
Can you mind the children while I go to the store?
Peux-tu t’occuper des enfants pendant que je vais au magasin ?
mindadjective
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Used attributively (e.g., "mind control"); not gradable
mentalEmployé avant un nom pour parler du mental ou des processus mentaux.
The coach taught us mind techniques to improve concentration.
L’entraîneur nous a enseigné des techniques mentales pour améliorer la concentration.

Definitions

mindnoun
The element of a person that enables them to be aware of the world and their experiences, to think, and to feel; the faculty of consciousness and thought.
She has a brilliant mind, capable of solving complex problems quickly.
A person's intellect or intelligence.
He has a sharp mind and excels in mathematics.
A person's memory or recollection.
The details of the event are still fresh in my mind.
A person's attention or thoughts.
I can't get that song out of my mind.
A person's opinion or view.
In my mind, this is the best solution to the problem.
A normal or healthy mental state; sanity.
He feared he would lose his mind during the long isolation.
A person, especially one regarded as very intelligent or imaginative.
She is considered one of the brightest minds in astrophysics.
A person’s intention, inclination, or desire (often in the phrase "have a mind to").
I have a mind to start my own business one day.
mindverb
To object to, dislike, or feel bothered by (something); often used in questions and negative statements.
Would you mind if I turned down the music?
To pay attention to or heed something.
Please mind the gap between the train and the platform.
To look after or take care of someone or something.
Can you mind the children while I go to the store?
mindadjective
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to the mind or mental processes.
The coach taught us mind techniques to improve concentration.