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    Pensaient (en. Thought)

    /pɑ̃.sɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To have an opinion, a viewpoint, or an idea about something.
    They thought the concert would be canceled.
    Ils pensaient que le concert serait annulé.
    To formulate an idea or thought in the mind.
    She was thinking about her vacation when she heard the news.
    Elle pensait à ses vacances quand elle a entendu la nouvelle.
    To consider a situation or a problem.
    They were thinking about the best way to solve the problem.
    Ils pensaient à la meilleure façon de résoudre le problème.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'pensare', meaning 'to weigh' or 'to estimate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    think about
    to have in mind, to be concerned about something.
    penser à
    think that
    to believe, to estimate something.
    penser que
    consider oneself superior
    to have a high opinion of oneself.
    se penser supérieur
    it is time to think about
    it is necessary to consider or take into account.
    il est temps de penser à

    Related Words

    think
    To have a thought, to engage in reflection.
    penser
    thought
    The action of thinking, or a formulated idea.
    pensée
    thinker
    A person who reflects deeply on subjects.
    penseur
    reflection
    The act of pondering a topic.
    réflexion

    Slang Meanings

    Intense reflection on a serious subject.
    Dude, I was doing some deep thinking about my career.
    Mec, j'étais en train de faire une grosse pensée sur ma carrière.
    State of anxiety or hesitation about a decision.
    I spent the whole night thinking about my decision, it was terrible.
    J'ai passé toute la nuit à penser à ma décision, c'était horrible.