Pensait (en. Thought)

/pɑ̃.sɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To have an opinion or an idea about something.

She thought that the project would succeed.

Elle pensait que le projet allait réussir.

To formulate an inner reflection.

He was thinking about his future.

Il pensait à son avenir.

To consider or envision something.

We were thinking about going on vacation.

Nous pensions à partir en vacances.

From Latin 'pensare', meaning 'to weigh' or 'to assess'.

think about something

To consider or focus on a particular subject.

penser à quelque chose

think aloud

To express thoughts out loud.

penser tout haut

think twice

To think carefully before making a decision.

penser à deux fois

thought

The act of thinking, idea, reflection.

pensée

thinker

A person who reflects, who develops ideas or concepts.

penseur

pensively

In a way that allows for deep reflection.

pensivement

To think intensely about a subject.

I’m in 'thought' mode today, seeing everything from a new angle.

Je suis en mode 'pensait' aujourd'hui, je regarde tout sous un nouvel angle.

To be distracted or lost in one's thoughts.

He’s still in his 'thought', he didn’t hear the question.

Il est encore dans son 'pensait', il n'a pas entendu la question.