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    Songe (en. Dream)

    sɔ̃ʒ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A dream, an image, or a situation imagined during sleep.
    She had a strange dream last night.
    Elle a eu un songe bizarre cette nuit.
    A deep reflection or thought.
    He gets lost in his dreams while contemplating the scenery.
    Il se perd dans ses songes en contemplant le paysage.
    A project or aspiration one wishes to realize.
    His dream is to write a novel.
    Son songe est d'écrire un roman.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'somnium' meaning dream.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a dream
    to have a dream or an imaginary thought.
    avoir un songe
    to be lost in one's dreams
    to be lost in one's thoughts.
    être dans ses songes
    to daydream
    to have thoughts or visions while being aware.
    rêver éveillé

    Related Words

    dreams
    Images or sequences of thoughts occurring during sleep.
    rêves
    delirium
    A state of mental confusion where reasoning is impaired.
    délire
    illusion
    A deceptive perception of reality.
    illusion

    Slang Meanings

    Excessive daydreaming
    He spends his time dreaming, he's a real dreamer.
    Il passe son temps en songe, c'est un vrai rêveur.
    Unrealistic project
    His plans to live on a deserted island are just a dream.
    Ses plans de vivre sur une île déserte, c'est juste un songe.