Considéraient (en. Considered)
/kɔ̃.si.de.ʁɛ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
Take into account or estimate something.
They considered the consequences of their actions.
Ils considéraient les conséquences de leurs actions.
Have an opinion or idea about something.
Experts considered the project to be viable.
Les experts considéraient que le projet était viable.
Look at a subject from a certain angle.
They considered the problem from different aspects.
Ils considéraient le problème sous différents aspects.
Etymology
From the verb 'considerer', from the Latin 'considerare' meaning 'to look carefully'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
consider as
Evaluate or think that something is this way.
considérer comme
consider seriously
Take into account in a significant way.
considérer sérieusement
make a consideration act
Show respect or attention toward something.
faire acte de considération
Related Words
consideration
The act of taking something into account.
considération
reconsider
Take into account or evaluate again.
reconsidérer
precautions
Measures taken to avoid negative consequences.
précautions
Slang Meanings
Pay attention to something.
He didn't even consider my advice.
Il ne considérait même pas mes conseils.
Consider something casually.
They were just considering going to the movies without a plan.
Ils considéraient juste d'aller au cinéma sans plan.