Pensai-je (en. I thought)

pɑ̃.se.ʒə

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

Interrogative form of the past tense of the verb 'think', used to evoke a thought or consideration.

Did I think of the right solution during the exam?

Pensai-je à la bonne solution durant l'examen ?

Often used introspectively to question one's own thoughts.

Did I really think he was sincere?

Pensai-je vraiment qu'il était sincère ?

It can also be used to recall a past reflection.

Did I only think about the consequences of my actions?

Pensai-je seulement aux conséquences de mes actes ?

From the verb 'think' in the simple past first person singular, followed by the subject pronoun 'I'.

Did I think about that?

Question about considering an idea.

pensai-je à cela ?

Did I think correctly?

Doubt about the correctness of one's thoughts.

pensai-je correctement ?

Did I think in the past?

Reflection on past events.

pensai-je au passé ?

think

To have an opinion, an idea, or a reflection.

penser

reflect

To think deeply about something.

réfléchir

consider

To take into account or think about something.

considérer

To question a topic in a humorous way.

Did I really think I was going to win without studying?

Pensai-je vraiment que j'allais gagner sans étudier ?

Used to evoke an absurd or improbable idea.

Did I think the sky was going to fall on my head?

Pensai-je que le ciel allait me tomber sur la tête ?