English–French
“gaze” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔ̃tɑ̃plasjɔ̃/
Example
Il reste en contemplation devant le tableau pendant plusieurs minutes.
He remains gazing at the painting for several minutes.
How to say “gaze” in French
“Gaze” in French is contemplation.
A person remains absorbed in a scene, holding a steady gaze while quiet attention deepens into appreciation.
Example sentences with contemplation
Il prend un instant de contemplation avant de répondre.
He takes a moment for contemplation before answering.
Tips for using contemplation
- Contemplation is a feminine noun, so standard forms include la contemplation and une contemplation.