Songeons (en. Let's dream)

/sɔ̃ʒœ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To have advanced thoughts or reflections on something.
We are thinking of solutions for the problem.
Nous songeons à des solutions pour le problème.
To be in a state of dreaming.
Right now, we are thinking about distant vacations.
En ce moment, nous songeons à des vacances lointaines.
To remember an event by thinking about it.
We often think back to the happy moments of our childhood.
Nous songeons souvent aux moments heureux de notre enfance.

Etymology

From the verb 'songer', derived from the Latin 'somniare', meaning to dream.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to think about something
To think or reflect on something.
songer à quelque chose
to dream about a dream
To evoke an aspiration or a wish.
songer à un rêve
let us think about the future
To reflect on what is to come.
songeons au futur

Related Words

dream
An idea or thought that can arise in the mind.
songe
daydream
The action of thinking about something in a dreamy way.
songerie
dreamer
A person who thinks or dreams a lot.
songeur

Slang Meanings

To think seriously about an idea.
We should think of a good strategy.
On doit songeons à une bonne stratégie.
To daydream about something pleasant.
He is thinking about his favorite trip.
Il songeons à son voyage préféré.