What does bon sens in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word bon sens in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use bon sens in French.

The word bon sens in French means common sense, head in the right direction, have common sense, the right way, the right way round, in a way that defies all logic, appeal to common sense, show some common sense, bear the stamp of common sense, not have an ounce of common sense, be common sense. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word bon sens

common sense

nom masculin (intelligence pratique)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Pour bricoler, il faut du bon sens et des connaissances techniques.
To do DIY you need both common sense and technical knowledge.

head in the right direction

locution verbale (suivre la bonne voie)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

have common sense

locution verbale (avoir du sens commun)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

the right way, the right way round

locution adverbiale (sur le bon chemin)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

in a way that defies all logic

locution adverbiale (de façon incohérente)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Ce dossier a été traité en dépit du bon sens.

appeal to common sense

(solliciter l'intelligence naturelle)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

show some common sense

locution verbale (réagir logiquement)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

bear the stamp of common sense

locution adjectivale (logique)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Sa décision est frappée au coin du bon sens.
His decision bore the stamp of common sense.

not have an ounce of common sense

locution verbale (ne pas avoir de jugeotte)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Pourquoi as-tu fait cela ? Tu n'avais pas un sou de bon sens.

be common sense

locution verbale (être logique)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

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