Penses (en. Think)

/pɑ̃s/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To express an idea, an opinion, or a reflection.
Do you think this movie is interesting?
Tu penses que ce film est intéressant.
To have an opinion or a belief.
Do you think it will rain today?
Tu penses qu'il va pleuvoir aujourd'hui ?
To think about something.
You are thinking about your future career.
Tu penses à ta carrière future.

Etymology

From the Latin 'pensare', meaning 'to weigh, to consider'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

think of
to consider or remember something.
pense à
positive thoughts
optimistic and encouraging reflections.
pensées positives
thinking aloud
to articulate one's thoughts verbally without a filter.
penser à voix haute

Related Words

to think
To have a thought or opinion.
penser
pensive
State of deep reflection.
pensif
thought
The act of thinking or the result of reflection.
pensée

Slang Meanings

To think about someone in a romantic way.
I think about her all the time.
Je pense à elle tout le temps.
To remain in one's thoughts instead of acting.
He is there, lost in his thoughts.
Il est là, perdu dans ses pensées.