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    Songer (en. To dream)

    /sɔŋe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To consider, to think of something more or less consciously.
    She is thinking about her summer vacation.
    Elle songe à ses vacances d'été.
    To have a persistent thought or a dream.
    He is thinking about changing careers.
    Il songe à changer de carrière.
    To be lost in thought, to daydream.
    He seems to be daydreaming during the lesson.
    Il a l'air de songer pendant le cours.

    Etymology

    The word 'songer' comes from old French 'songe', which means dream.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to think of
    To think of something or someone.
    songer à
    to think of doing
    To contemplate taking action.
    songer à faire
    to think deeply
    Intense or deep thought.
    songer profondément

    Related Words

    to meditate
    To reflect deeply on a subject.
    méditer
    dream
    Dream or thought.
    songe
    to dream
    To experience something in a dream.
    rêver

    Slang Meanings

    To daydream aimlessly.
    He spends his time daydreaming in class.
    Il passe son temps à songer dans la classe.
    To be distracted.
    Stop daydreaming, focus on the work.
    Arrête de songer, concentre-toi sur le travail.