Pensez-vous (en. Do you think)

/pɑ̃.se.vu/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

To use the verb 'penser' in the second person plural in a question.

Do you think this is a good idea?

Pensez-vous que cela soit une bonne idée ?

To ask for confirmation or an opinion.

Are you thinking of reserving a table for tonight?

Pensez-vous à réserver une table pour ce soir ?

To inquire about someone else's thoughts or ideas.

Do you think I should change jobs?

Pensez-vous que je devrais changer de travail ?

From 'penser', which comes from the Latin 'pensare', meaning to think or consider.

What do you think?

Asks someone's opinion on a question.

Que pensez-vous ?

Do you think it's true?

Questions the truth of a statement.

Pensez-vous que c'est vrai ?

Do you think it's going to rain?

To wonder about weather predictions.

Pensez-vous qu'il va pleuvoir ?

think

To have a thought or opinion about something.

penser

reflect

To take time to think deeply about something.

réfléchir

believe

To accept something as true without proof.

croyer

It's a familiar way to question opinions.

Do you really think that guy is right?

Pensez-vous vraiment que ce mec a raison ?

Used to express doubt about one's own thoughts.

Do you think I'm too hard on myself?

Pensez-vous que je suis trop dur avec moi-même ?