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    Songeaient (en. Dreamed)

    [sɔ̃ʒɛ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To have thoughts or reflections in a state of daydreaming.
    They were daydreaming about their vacation during classes.
    Ils songeaient à leurs vacances pendant les cours.
    To consider or reflect on something deeply.
    She was contemplating a career change.
    Elle songeait à changer de carrière.
    To be absorbed in one's own thoughts.
    He was lost in thought about his problems while looking at the landscape.
    Il songeait à ses problèmes en regardant le paysage.

    Etymology

    The word 'daydreamed' comes from the verb 'to daydream', derived from the Latin 'somniare', which means to dream.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to daydream
    to indulge in daydreaming
    faire des songes
    to be lost in thought
    to be distracted by imaginary thoughts
    être dans ses songes
    midsummer night's dream
    a fleeting and joyful daydream
    songe d'une nuit d'été

    Related Words

    dream
    A dream or thought that is not real.
    songe
    sleep
    The state of rest during the night or dreaming.
    sommeil
    reverie
    A state of imagination or contemplation of thoughts.
    réverie

    Slang Meanings

    To be lost in one's thoughts.
    He was in a daydream, completely disconnected.
    Il était dans un songe, complètement déconnecté.
    To have unrealistic ideas.
    She has daydreams that nobody can fulfill.
    Elle a des songes que personne ne peut réaliser.