Pensé (en. Think)

/pɑ̃se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A mental representation of an idea or concept.
The thought of this philosophy is very interesting.
Le pensé de cette philosophie est très intéressant.
A consideration or reflection on a subject.
He shared his thoughts on climate change.
Il a partagé son pensé sur le changement climatique.
adjective
That has been thought out or considered.
Decisions must be well thought out before being implemented.
Les décisions doivent être bien pensées avant d'être appliquées.

Etymology

The word comes from the verb 'to think', from the Latin 'pensare' which means 'to weigh'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

A deep thought
A serious reflection on a complex subject.
un pensé profond
To be in thought
To be absorbed in one's thoughts.
être dans le pensé
To have a fixed thought
To have a fixed idea or viewpoint on something.
avoir un pensé fixe

Related Words

To think
The verb that means to reflect or consider.
penser
Thought
The act of thinking or an idea in itself.
pensée
Imagined
Conceived by the imagination.
imaginé

Slang Meanings

A good piece of advice or a good idea.
It's a thought I like, you should follow it.
C'est un pensé que j'aime, tu devrais le suivre.
A crazy or unexpected thought.
His thought surprised me!
Son pensé m'a surpris!