notion

/nɔ.sjɔ̃/
1.
nounfeminineSing

idea

concept

understanding

Il n'a aucune notion de la ponctualité.

He has no concept of punctuality.

Synonyms:concept, idée, connaissance
2.
nounfemininePlur

basic knowledge

rudiments

elementary knowledge

J'ai quelques notions d'espagnol.

I have some basic knowledge of Spanish.

Synonyms:bases, rudiments, éléments