English–French

“thinker” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pɑ̃sœʁ/

Example

C'est un penseur célèbre.

He is a famous thinker.

Illustration for penseur (thinker)

How to say “thinker” in French

“Thinker” in French is penseur.

A person shaping ideas about society, values, or knowledge and sharing them in writing or speech.

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

Example sentences with penseur

Les penseurs classiques ont influencé la société.

Classical thinkers influenced society.

Tips for using penseur

  • Penseur is a formal or literary word, while quelqu'un qui réfléchit beaucoup is more natural for a person who simply thinks a lot.

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