Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Contemplation (en. Contemplation)

    /kɔ̃tɑ̃plaʃjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Act of considering something deeply.
    His contemplation of the stars calmed him.
    Sa contemplation des étoiles l'a apaisé.
    State of calm and sustained reflection.
    He found peace in contemplation.
    Il a trouvé la paix dans la contemplation.
    Attentive observation of a subject.
    The contemplation of the painting made him realize its beauty.
    La contemplation du tableau lui a fait réaliser sa beauté.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'contemplatio', which means the action of looking closely.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    silent contemplation
    A moment of silence to think deeply.
    contemplation silencieuse
    to be in contemplation
    Being immersed in deep and calm thoughts.
    être en contemplation
    invite to contemplation
    Calling someone to think carefully about a subject.
    inviter à la contemplation

    Related Words

    meditation
    Practice of reflection to achieve a state of calm.
    méditation
    observation
    Action of looking closely to perceive details.
    observation
    reflection
    Act of thinking deeply about a subject.
    réflexion

    Slang Meanings

    To be daydreaming
    He always seems lost in his contemplation, as if he were daydreaming.
    Il semble toujours perdu dans sa contemplation, comme s'il était dans la lune.
    To take a moment
    Before responding, she took a moment for contemplation.
    Avant de répondre, elle a pris un moment pour la contemplation.