French Conversation · Level 57
74 words
French word
considérer
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔ̃sideʁe/
Meaning
- verbthink
Example
Je considère que c'est une bonne idée.
I think it's a good idea.
More examples
On le considère comme un expert.
People regard him as an expert.
Core concept
A mind places a person or thing under a chosen label and judges it from that standpoint.
Common phrases
considérer que
consider that ___
considérer comme
regard ___ as
se considérer comme
regard oneself as ___
Similar words
penser: To hold an opinion that something is the case.
croire: To believe that something is true.
trouver: To come to see something as having a particular quality through experience or observation.
juger: To assess information or circumstances and reach a conclusion.
Definition in French
Estimer qu'une chose ou une personne possède une certaine qualité, souvent avec «considérer ... comme ...».
Word origin
Considérer comes from Latin considerare, originally linked to observing the stars, and developed into examining and judging something.
Usage tips
- With a clause, use considérer que; with a noun followed by a quality or role, use considérer plus the object plus comme.
Other meanings
- considerverb
- regardverb
- take into accountverb
Related words
- considérationconsiderationnoun
- considéréconsideredadjective
- reconsidérerreconsiderverb