Penses-tu (en. Do you think)
/pɑ̃s ty/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
A question asked to know what someone thinks.
Do you think we should leave now?
Penses-tu que nous devrions partir maintenant ?
Request for opinion or reflection on a subject.
Do you think this movie is good?
Penses-tu que ce film est bon ?
Seeking confirmation on a thought or idea.
Do you think this is a good idea?
Penses-tu que c'est une bonne idée ?
Etymology
From the verb 'penser' in the present indicative with the pronoun 'tu'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
are you thinking of someone?
Ask if someone has someone in mind.
penses-tu à quelqu'un ?
do you think this will work?
Inquire about the effectiveness of an idea.
penses-tu que cela va marcher ?
do you really think?
Question the sincerity of thoughts.
penses-tu réellement ?
Related Words
think
Express an opinion or reflection.
penser
idea
Concept or opinion that one is considering.
idée
reflect
Deep thought on a subject.
réfléchir
Slang Meanings
Are you thinking about it?
Are you thinking about it? That sounds interesting.
T'y penses ? Ça a l'air intéressant.
Don’t you have an idea?
Don’t you have an idea? Do you think we should go there?
T'as pas une idée ? Penses-tu qu'on doit aller là-bas ?