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    Pensées (en. Thoughts)

    /pɑ̃.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Reflections or ideas one has on a subject.
    His thoughts are often very deep.
    Ses pensées sont souvent très profondes.
    Opinions or beliefs one holds.
    He shared his thoughts on politics.
    Il a partagé ses pensées sur la politique.
    The act of thinking about something.
    His thoughts distracted him during the class.
    Ses pensées l'ont distraite pendant le cours.

    Etymology

    The word 'thoughts' is derived from the verb 'to think', which comes from the Latin 'pensare', meaning to weigh or consider.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to get lost in one's thoughts
    To be immersed in one's reflections to the point of not paying attention to one's surroundings.
    se perdre dans ses pensées
    positive thoughts
    Reflections that provide moral support and optimism.
    pensées positives
    to clarify one's thoughts
    To organize one's ideas and reflections.
    mettre ses pensées au clair

    Related Words

    to think
    To formulate an opinion or idea in one's mind.
    penser
    reflection
    The act of thinking deeply about a subject.
    réflexion
    idea
    Concept or mental representation of something.
    idée

    Slang Meanings

    A state of mind where someone gets carried away by their thoughts.
    He is in a thought trip.
    Il est dans un trip de pensées.
    When a person is very preoccupied with something.
    She has dark thoughts since her breakup.
    Elle a des pensées noires depuis sa rupture.