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pensive in French

pensive in French is pensif, chagrin, mélancolique — pensive means deep in thought, often in a quiet or serious way.

pensive in French

pensif
adj
Engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought.
chagrin
adj
Engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought.
mélancolique
adj
Engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought.
pensif
adj
Having the appearance of deep, often melancholic, thinking.

What does "pensive" mean?

  1. adj Deep in thought, often in a quiet or serious way.
    "She stared out the window with a pensive expression, lost in memories."
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pensive in a sentence

  • She stared out the window with a pensive expression, lost in memories.
  • He fell into a pensive silence after hearing the news.

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What is "pensive" in French?

"pensive" in French is pensif, chagrin, mélancolique. pensive means: Deep in thought, often in a quiet or serious way.

How do you use "pensive" in a sentence?

Example: "She stared out the window with a pensive expression, lost in memories." In French, "pensive" is pensif, chagrin, mélancolique.

Are there other ways to say "pensive" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "pensive": pensif, chagrin, mélancolique.

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