English–French

“think of” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/sɔ̃ʒe/

Example

Elle songe souvent à son enfance.

She often thinks of her childhood.

Illustration for songer (think of)

How to say “think of” in French

“Think of” in French is songer.

A person gazes into the distance while turning an idea over slowly and seriously.

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

Example sentences with songer

Je songe à accepter cette offre.

I am thinking about accepting this offer.

Tips for using songer

  • Songer is more literary or formal than penser in many everyday contexts, so penser is usually more natural for casual statements of thought.

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