English–French

“ponder” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/medite/

Example

Je méditerai avant de répondre.

I will ponder before answering.

Illustration for méditer (ponder)

How to say “ponder” in French

“Ponder” in French is méditer.

A quiet mind holding one subject in sustained, attentive thought.

Full entry for méditer: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with méditer

Elle se met à méditer quand elle est stressée.

She starts meditating when she is stressed.

Tips for using méditer

  • Méditer often takes sur before a topic, as in méditer sur une décision, while casual thought usually uses penser or réfléchir.

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