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think in French

think in French is pensée, réflexion, penser — think means to use one's mind to consider, reason about, or form an opinion.

think in French

pensée
noun
(chiefly, UK) An act of thinking; consideration (of something).
réflexion
noun
(chiefly, UK) An act of thinking; consideration (of something).
penser
verb
(intransitive) To communicate to oneself in one's mind, to try to find a solution to a problem.
réfléchir
verb
(intransitive) To communicate to oneself in one's mind, to try to find a solution to a problem.
songer
verb
(intransitive) To communicate to oneself in one's mind, to try to find a solution to a problem.
ruminer
verb
(intransitive) To communicate to oneself in one's mind, to try to find a solution to a problem.
considérer
verb
(intransitive) To conceive of something or someone (usually followed by of; infrequently, by on).
trouver
verb
(intransitive) To conceive of something or someone (usually followed by of; infrequently, by on).
voir
verb
(intransitive) To conceive of something or someone (usually followed by of; infrequently, by on).
penser
verb
(transitive) To be of opinion (that); to consider, judge, regard, or look upon (something) as.
trouver
verb
(transitive) To be of opinion (that); to consider, judge, regard, or look upon (something) as.
croire
verb
(transitive) To be of opinion (that); to consider, judge, regard, or look upon (something) as.
considérer
verb
(transitive) To be of opinion (that); to consider, judge, regard, or look upon (something) as.
estimer
verb
(transitive) To be of opinion (that); to consider, judge, regard, or look upon (something) as.
être d'avis
verb
(transitive) To be of opinion (that); to consider, judge, regard, or look upon (something) as.
penser
verb
(transitive) To guess; to reckon; to believe while admittedly being uncertain.
croire
verb
(transitive) To guess; to reckon; to believe while admittedly being uncertain.
estimer
verb
(transitive) To guess; to reckon; to believe while admittedly being uncertain.

What does "think" mean?

  1. verb To use one's mind to consider, reason about, or form an opinion.
    "Take a moment to think before you answer."
  2. verb To hold an opinion or belief.
    "I think it's going to rain later."
  3. verb To remember or call to mind.
    "I can't think of his name right now."

think in a sentence

  • Take a moment to think before you answer.
  • She thought carefully about which university to choose.
  • I think it's going to rain later.
  • I can't think of his name right now.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "think" in French?

"think" in French is pensée, réflexion, penser. think means: To use one's mind to consider, reason about, or form an opinion.

How do you use "think" in a sentence?

Example: "Take a moment to think before you answer." In French, "think" is pensée, réflexion, penser.

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

Yes — French has 12 translations listed for "think": pensée, réflexion, penser, réfléchir, songer, ruminer.

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