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    Songeant (en. Dreaming)

    /sɔ̃ʒɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is lost in their thoughts
    He had a dreamy look during the meeting.
    Il avait un regard songeant pendant la réunion.
    State of a person who dreams or thinks deeply
    She is often dreamy, especially when listening to music.
    Elle est souvent songeante, surtout quand elle écoute de la musique.
    Characteristic of a contemplative mind
    The artist had a dreamy attitude while observing the scene.
    L'artiste avait une attitude songeante en observant la scène.

    Etymology

    The word comes from 'dream', a verb that means to think or to dream.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be dreaming
    To be lost in one's thoughts.
    être songeant
    dreamy gaze
    A gaze that shows reflection or introspection.
    regard songeant
    dreamy expression
    A facial expression that denotes contemplation.
    air songeant

    Related Words

    dream
    To think about something, to dream.
    songer
    reflection
    The process of thinking deeply about a subject.
    réflexion
    meditation
    The action of reflecting or contemplating.
    méditation

    Slang Meanings

    To be daydreaming
    He was so dreamy that he didn't even hear me.
    Il était tellement songeant qu'il ne m'a même pas entendu.
    To have one's head in the clouds
    She is often in the clouds, especially when thinking about her projects.
    Elle est souvent dans les nuages, surtout quand elle pense à ses projets.