Contempler (en. Contemplate)

/kɔ̃.tɑ̃.ple/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To look at something with a meditative or admiring intention.

She loves to contemplate the sunrise over the sea.

Elle aime contempler le lever du soleil sur la mer.

To reflect deeply on a subject.

He spends hours contemplating the big questions of life.

Il passe des heures à contempler les grandes questions de la vie.

To observe attentively.

He contemplated nature for a long time.

Il a contemplé la nature pendant une longue période.

To imagine or project a vision of the future.

We must contemplate the consequences of our actions.

Nous devons contempler les conséquences de nos actions.

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

contemplate the stars

Observe the stars in a meditative manner.

contempler les étoiles

contemplate beauty

Take the time to admire the beauty of a place.

contempler la beauté

connect with the divine by contemplating

Seek a spiritual connection through observation.

contacter le divin en contemplant

contemplation

The action of contemplating, meditation.

contemplation

observer

A person who observes attentively.

observateur

meditation

Practice of contemplation and reflection.

méditation

To look insistently and with admiration.

He contemplated his new car as if it were a masterpiece.

Il a contemplé sa nouvelle voiture comme si c'était un chef-d'œuvre.

To waste time looking at something beautiful.

She is there contemplating the landscape instead of going home.

Elle est là à contempler le paysage au lieu de rentrer.