English to French Meaning of whim - caprice

Whim :

caprice

noun

caprice, fantaisie, vogue, névrose, monomanie, Freak, mode, noire, fantasme, impulsion, dépendance, tendance, penché

Whim :: capriceWhims :: caprices

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Definitions of whim in English

Noun(1) a sudden desire(2) an odd or fanciful or capricious idea

Examples of whim in English

(1) She did it on a whim when the opportunity presented itself, and she died four days later.(2) Recorded in 1987 and conceived on a whim , it was a source of irritation to the band themselves.(3) On a whim I pulled up the posters that lined the bottom of the cupboard.(4) Typically the new apparel has been purchased on a whim since the user is aware that the existing pant selection is starting to show its age.(5) Regulations seem to be introduced, on a whim or a supposition, without any thought about how they are going to be enforced.(6) I suppose one of the plus sides to being single now is that if I fancy take-out I can order it on a whim .(7) I guess we shouldn't be so surprised that Tizard leaves meetings on a whim .(8) she bought it on a whim(9) He opened the door on a whim , expecting nothing, but instead, he was faced with four sets of eyes.(10) he appeared and disappeared at whim(11) One of my ancestors could have got really fed up with the weather in the middle of a dull March in 1700 and moved off to Wisconsin on a whim .(12) It's absurd to suggest that decisions like these can be taken on a whim by the Home Secretary.(13) I don't just go flying around the country on a whim , dammit, I'm a penniless student!(14) After the war Doohan on a whim enrolled in a drama class in Toronto.(15) Apparently on a whim , Wonka suddenly decides to reopen his doors to five children.(16) But the lesson Ken must learn from this is not to even consider spending so much of the council's money on a whim .

Related Phrases of whim

(1) on a whim ::

sur un coup de tête

Related Phrases of whim

(1) on a whim ::

sur un coup de tête

Synonyms

Noun

1. impulse ::

impulsion

3. whimsy ::

fantaisie

Different Forms

whim, whims

Word Example from TV Shows

- I have a job. - Yes, he does. He caters to my every WHIM.

The Big Bang Theory Season 6, Episode 24

Examples of whim from TV Shows

- I have a job. - Yes, he does. He caters to my every WHIM.

The Big Bang Theory Season 6, Episode 24

English to French Dictionary: whim

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