Pensez (en. Think)

/pɑ̃.se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To have an opinion or idea about something.

You think it's a good idea.

Vous pensez que c'est une bonne idée.

To reflect on something.

Think about what we discussed.

Pensez à ce que nous avons discuté.

To hold as true or just.

To evoke memories or reflections.

You often think about your past vacations.

Vous pensez souvent à vos vacances passées.

From Old French 'penser', from Latin 'pensare', meaning to weigh or evaluate.

I think therefore I am

This expression means that the very act of thinking proves our existence.

Je pense donc je suis

Think about

To recall or consider something.

Pense à

Thinking out loud

To express one's thoughts audibly.

Penser à haute voix

thought

An act of thinking or an idea.

pensée

to think

Base form of the verb in the infinitive.

penser

pensive

One who is preoccupied with thoughts.

pensif

To have an idea

When we say 'I have a thought', it means we have an idea that just came up.

Quand on dit 'j'ai une pensée', ça veut dire qu'on a une idée qui vient d'arriver.

To ask oneself questions

We often say 'I think too much' when we question everything.

On dit souvent 'je pense trop', quand on se questionne sur tout.