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    Méditer (en. Meditate)

    /me.dite/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To consider or think carefully about something.
    He likes to meditate on the meaning of life.
    Il aime méditer sur le sens de la vie.
    To practice a form of mental concentration often associated with spirituality.
    She meditates every morning to center herself.
    Elle médite chaque matin pour se recentrer.
    To calmly analyze ideas or thoughts.
    He meditates on his career choices.
    Il médite sur ses choix de carrière.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'meditari', which means to reflect.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to meditate on a subject
    To think deeply about a particular theme.
    méditer sur un sujet
    to meditate in silence
    To practice meditation without words, focusing on one's breathing.
    méditer en silence
    to meditate aloud
    To express one’s thoughts aloud while reflecting.
    méditer à voix haute

    Related Words

    meditation
    An intense reflection practice, often for spiritual purposes.
    méditation
    meditative
    Pertaining to meditation or having its characteristics.
    méditatif
    to meditate thoroughly
    To deepen a reflection exhaustively.
    méditer à fond

    Slang Meanings

    To get lost in one's thoughts.
    When I look at the clouds, I start to meditate and dream.
    Quand je regarde les nuages, je me mets à méditer et à rêver.
    To refuse to act immediately on something.
    He prefers to meditate rather than make hasty decisions.
    Il préfère méditer que de prendre des décisions hâtives.