Songez-y (en. Think about it)

/sɔ̃.ʒe.zi/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

To invite someone to think or remember something.

When you hesitate, think about it for a moment.

Lorsque vous hésitez, songez-y un instant.

To recall an idea or a suggestion.

I ask you to think about it before making a decision.

Je vous demande de songez-y avant de prendre une décision.

To encourage deeper consideration.

Before saying anything, think about it carefully.

Avant de dire quoi que ce soit, songez-y bien.

Formed from 'songez', the verb 'songer' in the imperative, followed by the locative pronoun 'y'.

think about it seriously

Consider this attentively.

songez-y sérieusement

don’t forget to think about it

Remember to think about it.

n'oubliez pas d'y songer

think about it softly

Reflect calmly on this.

songez-y doucement

songer

To have in mind, to consider an idea or a memory.

songer

dream

To think of something in an imaginary or idealized way.

rêver

reflect

To take time to think about something.

réfléchir

Really think about it.

When you say that, think about it a bit more.

Quand tu dis ça, songez-y un peu plus.

Consider this as an option.

Before rejecting the idea, think about it.

Avant de rejeter l'idée, songez-y.