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    Contemplait (en. Contemplated)

    /kɔ̃.tɑ̃.ple/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To look attentively or to think deeply.
    He contemplated the landscape from the mountain.
    Il contemplait le paysage depuis la montagne.
    To think deeply about something.
    She contemplated the consequences of her actions.
    Elle contemplait les conséquences de ses actions.
    To admire closely.
    They contemplated the stars in the night sky.
    Ils contemplaient les étoiles dans le ciel nocturne.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'contemplari', meaning 'to look attentively'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to contemplate the future
    To look at or reflect on what the future might bring.
    contempler l'avenir
    to contemplate beauty
    To admire the beauty of something.
    contempler la beauté
    to contemplate oneself in the mirror
    To look at one's reflection in the mirror.
    se contempler dans le miroir

    Related Words

    contemplation
    The action of contemplating or observing attentively.
    contemplation
    contemplative
    Related to contemplation.
    contemplatif

    Slang Meanings

    To stare blankly without realizing the passing of time.
    He was so lost that he contemplated all day without moving.
    Il était tellement perdu qu'il contemplait toute la journée sans bouger.
    To be lost in thought, far from reality.
    She was in the clouds, just contemplating.
    Elle était dans les nuages, juste à contempler.