Meaning of idée mère | Babel Free
/iːdeɪ ˈmɛː/Definitions
A fundamental idea or guiding principle, seen as giving rise to something.
Equivalents
Français
idée mère
Examples
“The idée mère, the primitive element, in the formation of the notion of justice, was conformity to law.”
“M. Malot pursues this physiological development of his idée-mere with a good deal of skill, and it is, we think, the most interesting feature of his book.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.