Songea (en. Dreamed)

/sɔ̃.ʒe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To have thoughts or images that form in the mind during sleep.
She was thinking about her vacation during the night.
Elle songeait à ses vacances pendant la nuit.
To think deeply about something, often in a reflective manner.
He was thinking about his future and career choices.
Il songeait à son avenir et à ses choix de carrière.
To evoke memories or aspirations.
He nostalgically thought about his childhood.
Il songeait à son enfance avec nostalgie.

Etymology

The word 'songea' comes from the verb 'songer' which has Latin roots.

Common Phrases and Expressions

think of
to think about something or someone
songer à
not to think of
not to consider or not to think about something
ne pas songer à
think aloud
to express one's thoughts out loud
songer tout haut

Related Words

dream
a dream, an imaginary thought
songe
to think
the verb of the action of thinking or dreaming
songer
dreamer
a person who thinks a lot, often in a melancholic manner
songeur

Slang Meanings

To be absorbed in one's thoughts.
He is there, thinking about something important.
Il est là, songeant à quelque chose d'important.
To be in a state of dreaming or illusions.
She is dreaming in her world.
Elle songe dans son monde de rêve.