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    Pensée (en. Thought)

    /pɑ̃.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Ability to reflect and conceive ideas.
    His thought is very clear.
    Sa pensée est d'une grande clarté.
    Idea or concept formulated in the mind.
    He shared his thoughts on the subject.
    Il a partagé sa pensée sur le sujet.
    Philosophical or artistic movement.
    This work represents existentialist thought.
    Cette œuvre représente la pensée existentialiste.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'penser', derived from the Latin 'pensare' which means to measure, to weigh.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    single thought
    Dominant or imposed idea without debate.
    pensée unique
    to be in thought
    To be in the process of thinking or meditating.
    être dans la pensée
    to change one's mind
    To modify one's opinion or position on a subject.
    changer de pensée

    Related Words

    to think
    To implement one's mind to understand or evaluate something.
    penser
    reflection
    Action of reflecting, thinking about something.
    réflexion
    concept
    Idea or mental representation that allows understanding of a reality.
    concept

    Slang Meanings

    To have a brilliant idea.
    He had a brilliant thought to solve this problem.
    Il a eu une pensée de génie pour résoudre ce problème.
    To be lost in thought, distracted.
    Look at him, he is completely lost in thought.
    Regarde-le, il est complètement dans la pensée.