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    Contemple (en. Contemplate)

    /kɔ̃.tɑ̃.ple/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To observe with attention and reflection.
    I often contemplate the stars at night.
    Je contemple souvent les étoiles la nuit.
    To think deeply about something.
    She contemplates the consequences of her choices.
    Elle contemple les conséquences de ses choix.
    To experience silent admiration.
    He contemplates the beauty of the landscape.
    Il contemple la beauté du paysage.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'contemplari', meaning to look attentively.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to contemplate the horizon
    To look longingly at the horizon.
    contempler l'horizon
    to contemplate one's reflection
    To look at one's image in a mirror attentively.
    contempler son reflet
    to contemplate a masterpiece
    To admire a work of art with great admiration.
    contempler un chef-d'œuvre

    Related Words

    contemplation
    The action of contemplating, of looking attentively.
    contemplation
    contemplator
    One who contemplates, a thoughtful spectator.
    contemplateur
    contemplative
    Expressing a state of thoughtful attention.
    contemplatif

    Slang Meanings

    To stare fixatedly.
    He stayed there, contemplating his phone.
    Il est resté là, à contemple son téléphone.
    To be daydreaming.
    In class, she was in contemplation mode, lost in her thoughts.
    En classe, elle était en mode contemple, perdue dans ses pensées.