المعنى
Express one's personal view or judgment about something.
خلفية ثقافية
In France, giving a critical opinion is often seen as more honest and intellectually stimulating than simply agreeing. It's common to start with a negative point before moving to a positive one. In Quebec, the phrase is used similarly, but the tone might be slightly more direct and less formal than in Paris. In French-speaking Switzerland, 'donner son avis' is used in the context of 'la démocratie directe', where citizens are frequently asked for their opinion on laws via referendums. Belgians use the phrase frequently in social settings, often followed by 'une fois' (though this is a stereotype, it reflects the conversational nature of the phrase).
Use it for reviews
Whenever you see a star rating on an app, think 'Je donne mon avis'.
The silent S
Never pronounce the 's' in 'avis'. It sounds like 'ah-vee'.
المعنى
Express one's personal view or judgment about something.
Use it for reviews
Whenever you see a star rating on an app, think 'Je donne mon avis'.
The silent S
Never pronounce the 's' in 'avis'. It sounds like 'ah-vee'.
Agreement is key
Always check your subject. 'Elle donne SON avis', 'Nous donnons NOTRE avis'.
Don't be shy
In France, not having an opinion can sometimes be seen as a lack of interest.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the correct possessive adjective.
Je ne suis pas d'accord, je vais donner ___ avis.
The subject is 'Je', so the possessive must be 'mon'.
Which sentence is the most natural in a work meeting?
Comment dire 'I want to give my opinion'?
'Voudrais' is polite, and 'donner mon avis' is the correct collocation.
Complete the dialogue.
Paul: 'Ce restaurant est nul.' Marc: 'C'est vrai ? Pourquoi tu ___ ?'
Marc is asking why Paul is sharing that specific thought.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are writing a review for a hotel on TripAdvisor.
Reviews are the classic context for 'donner son avis'.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Avis vs. Conseil
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينJe ne suis pas d'accord, je vais donner ___ avis.
The subject is 'Je', so the possessive must be 'mon'.
Comment dire 'I want to give my opinion'?
'Voudrais' is polite, and 'donner mon avis' is the correct collocation.
Paul: 'Ce restaurant est nul.' Marc: 'C'est vrai ? Pourquoi tu ___ ?'
Marc is asking why Paul is sharing that specific thought.
You are writing a review for a hotel on TripAdvisor.
Reviews are the classic context for 'donner son avis'.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Yes, but it's less common. 'Donner son avis' is the standard idiom.
It is also 'avis'. One avis, two avis. The 's' is always there but always silent.
Use 'À mon avis'. It's the most common way to start a sentence with your thought.
In France, it's generally okay in casual conversation, but in a professional setting, it's better to wait for an opening.
'Avis' is your judgment; 'point de vue' is the perspective from which you see things. They are often interchangeable.
Yes, in formal signs like 'Avis au public' (Notice to the public), but in conversation, it almost always means opinion.
Say 'J'ai changé d'avis'.
Yes, very frequently in essays, reviews, and emails.
Because 'avis' is a masculine noun.
عبارات ذات صلة
À mon avis
similarIn my opinion
Changer d'avis
builds onTo change one's mind
Partager son avis
synonymTo share one's opinion
Un avis tranché
specialized formA sharp/decisive opinion
S'en fiche
contrastTo not care
