Considérer (en. Consider)
/kɔ̃.si.de.ʁe/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To examine something carefully.
One must consider all options before deciding.
Il faut considérer toutes les options avant de décider.
To think of someone or something in a particular way.
I consider this artist a genius.
Je considère cet artiste comme un génie.
To give importance or value to something.
Experts consider this report essential.
Les experts considèrent ce rapport comme essentiel.
Etymology
From the Latin 'considerare', which means 'to examine', 'to look at carefully'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to consider that
To make an assertion or declaration.
considérer que
to consider as
To evaluate or judge in a precise manner.
considérer comme
please consider
To politely ask to think about a proposal.
s'il vous plaît considérez
Related Words
consideration
The act of taking into account certain elements or circumstances.
considération
considerable
Worthy of being taken into account due to its importance or size.
considérable
considérer
A person who observes or examines carefully.
considérateur
Slang Meanings
To take into account without caring too much.
You can leave it aside, I don't really consider it.
Tu peux le laisser de côté, je le considère pas vraiment.
To consider something as just an option.
I'm going to consider that as a possibility, but nothing serious.
Je vais considérer ça comme une possibilité, mais rien de sérieux.