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    S'imagine (en. Imagines)

    /sim.a.ʒin/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To form a mental representation of something.
    He often imagines himself traveling around the world.
    Il s'imagine souvent en train de voyager à travers le monde.
    To believe in something that is not true or that is merely an illusion.
    She imagines that everyone loves her.
    Elle s'imagine que tout le monde l'aime.
    To visualize or conceive of a situation or event.
    He imagines the scene as if in a movie.
    Il s'imagine la scène comme dans un film.

    Etymology

    Derived from 'imaginer', originating from the Latin 'imaginari'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to imagine things
    To form unfounded ideas or assumptions.
    s'imaginer des choses
    to imagine in a dream
    To ideally visualize a desired situation.
    s'imaginer en rêve
    to envision a better world
    To conceive an optimistic vision of the future.
    s'imaginer un monde meilleur

    Related Words

    to imagine
    Creating a mental image or idea.
    imaginer
    illusion
    This perception that does not conform to reality.
    illusion
    to dream
    Making mental projections often related to desires or aspirations.
    rêver

    Slang Meanings

    To create films in one's mind.
    Don't get carried away with fantasies; it won't happen.
    Ne te fais pas des films, ça n'arrivera pas.
    To daydream vividly.
    He daydreams vividly when he imagines his ideal life.
    Il rêve en couleur quand il s'imagine sa vie idéale.