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    Contempla (en. Contemplated)

    /kɔ̃.tɑ̃.plɑ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To look with attention and admiration.
    She contemplated the landscape from the mountain.
    Elle contempla le paysage depuis la montagne.
    To reflect deeply on a subject.
    He took the time to contemplate his life choices.
    Il a pris le temps de contempler ses choix de vie.
    To observe with great concentration.
    Artists often contemplate nature for inspiration.
    Les artistes contemplent souvent la nature pour s'inspirer.
    To examine attentively.
    He contemplated his reflection in the mirror.
    Il contempla son reflet dans le miroir.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'contemplari', meaning 'to observe attentively'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to contemplate nature
    To look at the beauty of nature with admiration.
    contempler la nature
    to contemplate a painting
    To observe a painting with particular attention.
    contempler un tableau

    Related Words

    meditation
    The action of reflecting deeply and calmly.
    méditation
    observation
    The action of seeing and analyzing.
    observation
    reflection
    The action of reflecting on a subject.
    réflexion

    Slang Meanings

    Taking time to think
    Take a moment to contemplate, you need that.
    Prends un moment pour contempler, tu as besoin de ça.
    To gaze without doing anything
    He's just there contemplating, like a spectator.
    Il est juste là à contempler, comme un spectateur.