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    Penser (en. Think)

    /pɑ̃.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To have an idea or mental representation.
    I think therefore I am.
    Je pense donc je suis.
    To evaluate or consider.
    She thinks it's a good idea.
    Elle pense que c'est une bonne idée.
    To express a judgment.
    He thinks a lot about his future.
    Il pense beaucoup à son avenir.
    To formulate an opinion.
    We all think he will succeed.
    Nous pensons tous qu'il réussira.
    To recall a memory or a thought.
    Thinking about her childhood, she smiles.
    En pensant à son enfance, elle sourit.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    think about
    To have in mind, to remember something.
    penser à
    think that
    To have an opinion on a subject.
    penser que
    think positive
    To adopt an optimistic attitude.
    penser positif
    makes one think of
    To evoke or remind something to mind.
    faire penser à
    not to think ill of
    Not wanting to offend, acting without bad intention.
    ne pas penser à mal

    Related Words

    reflection
    Action of reflecting, of thinking.
    réflexion
    idea
    Mental representation, concept.
    idée
    judgment
    Evaluation or opinion on a situation.
    jugement
    concept
    Idea or abstract representation.
    concept
    opinion
    Belief or personal viewpoint.
    opinion

    Slang Meanings

    To think outside the box
    He thinks outside the box, he doesn’t see the reality.
    Il pense à côté, il ne voit pas la réalité.
    To think twice
    Before deciding, think twice.
    Avant de décider, pense à deux fois.