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    Penseur (en. Thinker)

    /pɑ̃.sœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An individual who engages in intellectual reflection.
    He is recognized as an influential thinker in the field of philosophy.
    Il est reconnu comme un penseur influent dans le domaine de la philosophie.
    A person who expresses ideas in an original manner.
    Contemporary thinkers offer us new perspectives.
    Les penseurs contemporains nous offrent de nouvelles perspectives.
    One who uses their capacity for reflection to address complex problems.
    As a thinker, she strives to understand societal issues.
    En tant que penseur, elle s'efforce de comprendre les enjeux sociétaux.

    Etymology

    The word comes from the verb 'penser', deriving from the Latin 'pensare', which means 'to open the mind to reflect'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    free thinker
    A thinker who rejects dogmas and conventions.
    penseur libre
    critical thinker
    A thinker who questions established ideas and beliefs.
    penseur critique
    thinker of modernity
    A thinker who explores contemporary issues.
    penseur de la modernité

    Related Words

    reflection
    Process of thinking deeply about a subject.
    réflexion
    ideology
    Set of ideas that characterizes a group or an individual.
    ideologie
    philosophy
    Discipline that studies fundamental questions of existence and knowledge.
    philosophie

    Slang Meanings

    An intellectual, often used ironically.
    He thinks of himself as a great thinker, but he only repeats what he has read.
    Il se prend pour un grand penseur, mais il ne fait que répéter ce qu'il a lu.
    A person who enjoys debating concepts, sometimes seen as pretentious.
    She is considered a thinker, always ready to discuss anything.
    Elle est considérée comme une penseuse, toujours prête à discuter de tout.