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    Songez (en. Think)

    [sɔ̃ʒɛ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To think about something or consider a possibility.
    Think of all the options before making a decision.
    Songez à toutes les options avant de prendre une décision.
    To reflect deeply on a question.
    She was thinking about her future for hours.
    Elle songeait à son avenir pendant des heures.
    To evoke a memory or an idea.
    He is thinking of the happy days of his childhood.
    Il songe aux jours heureux de son enfance.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'songer', derived from Latin 'somniare', meaning to dream.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    think about
    think of
    songez à
    think well about it
    think carefully
    songez-y bien
    don't think about that
    don't think about it
    ne songez pas à ça
    think about your actions
    think about your actions
    songez à vos actes
    think about your health
    be concerned about your health
    songez à votre santé

    Related Words

    reflection
    The process of thinking deeply about something.
    réflexion
    meditation
    Practice of calm reflection or contemplation.
    méditation
    dream
    Having thoughts, images, or sensations during sleep.
    rêver
    think
    Having an idea or opinion about something.
    penser

    Slang Meanings

    To have one's head in the clouds
    He is constantly thinking of unrealistic things; he really has his head in the clouds.
    Il songe constamment à des choses irréelles, il a vraiment la tête dans les nuages.
    To be lost in thought
    She is so absent-minded; it seems like she is lost in her thoughts.
    Elle est tellement absente, on dirait qu'elle est dans ses pensées.