Pense (en. Think)

/pɑ̃s/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To consider something in one's mind.
I am thinking about my vacation.
Je pense à mes vacances.
To have an opinion or belief about something.
She thinks that this movie is excellent.
Elle pense que ce film est excellent.
To express an idea or opinion thoughtfully.
He is thinking about an innovative solution.
Il pense à une solution innovante.
To have an intention.
We are thinking of leaving early tomorrow morning.
Nous pensons partir tôt demain matin.

Etymology

From Latin 'pensare', which means to weigh, evaluate.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I think that
Expresses a personal opinion or belief.
je pense que
deep thought
Intense or serious reflection on a subject.
pensée profonde
thinking out loud
To express one's thoughts audibly.
penser à voix haute
thinking of someone
To have someone in mind or in one's thoughts.
penser à quelqu'un

Related Words

think
The action verb referring to the act of reflecting.
penser
thought
The state or process of thinking.
pensée
thoughtful
Adjective describing a person who reflects or is preoccupied.
pensif

Slang Meanings

To have a fixed idea about something.
He is always thinking about his latest conquest.
Il pense tout le temps à sa dernière conquête.
To be daydreaming or distracted.
She is thinking about something else right now.
Elle est en train depenser à autre chose en ce moment.