À mon avis
Expression: À mon avis
Pronunciation: [
ah mo nah vee]
Meaning: in my opinion, to my mind, I feel
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Notes: The French expression
à mon avis is perhaps the most common way to express one's opinion, other than simply saying
je pense (I think). The
possessive adjective can change to express the opinions of others as well:
à mon avis - in my opinion
à ton avis - in your opinion
à son avis - in his/her opinion
à notre avis - in our opinion
à votre avis - in your opinion
à leur avis - in their opinion
Examples
À mon avis, c'est mieux de commencer tôt.
In my opinion, it's better to start early.
À ton avis ?
What do you think?
(This can be a genuine question or a sarcastic retort.)
