solution/sɔ.ly.sjɔ̃/
noun · A2/B1 · Frequency 1191
nounfeminine
Meanings
a means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.
Commonly used in everyday and professional contexts to refer to a way to solve a problem.
a homogeneous mixture composed of two or more substances, typically a liquid containing dissolved substances.
Used mainly in chemistry to denote a homogeneous mixture where a solute is dissolved in a solvent.
Examples
Cette solution permet de réduire les délais sans augmenter les coûts.
This solution makes it possible to reduce delays without increasing costs.
Après plusieurs essais, l'équipe a enfin trouvé une solution acceptable.
After several attempts, the team finally found an acceptable solution.
Le médiateur propose une solution qui satisfait les deux parties.
The mediator proposes a solution that satisfies both parties.
Collocations
- trouver une solution à un problèmefind a solution to a problem
- une solution aqueusean aqueous solution
Common mistakes
Cette solusion est simple.
Cette solution est simple.
solution ends in -tion, not -sion despite the pronunciation.
Related words
synonymremèderemedy, solution to a problem or difficulty
synonymrésolutionresolution, the act of solving a problem or difficulty
nounfeminine
Meanings
a means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.
Commonly used in everyday and professional contexts to refer to a way to solve a problem.
a homogeneous mixture composed of two or more substances, typically a liquid containing dissolved substances.
Used mainly in chemistry to denote a homogeneous mixture where a solute is dissolved in a solvent.
Examples
Les solutions proposées répondent aux besoins de chaque équipe.
The proposed solutions meet the needs of each team.
Après plusieurs réunions, nous avons trouvé des solutions au problème.
After several meetings, we found solutions to the problem.
Ces solutions permettent de réduire les coûts sans diminuer la qualité.
These solutions make it possible to reduce costs without lowering quality.