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    Contemplant (en. Contemplating)

    /kɔ̃tɑ̃plɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is in the process of contemplating, observing attentively.
    She was in a contemplating state in front of the sunset.
    Elle était dans un état contemplant devant le coucher du soleil.
    Refers to a person immersed in meditation or silent observation.
    A nature contemplator can spend hours in the woods.
    Un contemplant de la nature peut passer des heures dans les bois.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'to contemplate', from the Latin 'contemplari' which means 'to observe, to consider'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    contemplating the landscape
    Observing the landscape in a deep and thoughtful manner.
    contemplant le paysage
    contemplating art
    Immersing oneself in the observation of a work of art.
    contemplant l'art
    being in a contemplative state
    Being absorbed in one's thoughts or in observation.
    être dans un état contemplatif

    Related Words

    contemplation
    Action of considering something attentively.
    contemplation
    contemplative
    Related to contemplation.
    contemplatif
    meditation
    Practice of attention and deep reflection.
    méditation

    Slang Meanings

    Daydreaming
    He was so contemplative that he seemed to be daydreaming.
    Il était si contemplant qu'il semblait être dans la lune.
    Having one's head in the clouds
    She was so contemplative that it looked like she had her head in the clouds.
    Elle était tellement contemplante qu'on dirait qu'elle avait la tête dans les nuages.