French word

méditation

Pronunciation

IPA/meditasjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nounmeditation

Example

Je fais de la méditation tous les matins.

I practice meditation every morning.

Illustration for méditation (meditation)

More examples

Avant un examen, il fait de la méditation pour se concentrer.

Before an exam, he meditates to concentrate.

Core concept

A quiet mental space where attention observes inner activity instead of reacting to it.

Common phrases

  • techniques de méditation

    meditation techniques

  • méditation quotidienne

    daily meditation

  • séance de méditation

    meditation session

Similar words

séance: A single period or occasion devoted to meditation.
pleine conscience: Mental training that involves accepting present-moment sensations without judgment.
relaxation: A calm state reached when mental and physical tension has eased.

Definition in French

État ou exercice mental qui consiste à observer ses pensées et sensations sans jugement, pour calmer l'esprit.

Word origin

The French noun méditation developed from Latin meditatio, formed from meditari, whose meanings included reflection and thoughtful consideration.

Usage tips

  • The phrase faire de la méditation is natural for a habit, whereas compter une méditation is less usual than referring to une séance de méditation.

Other meanings

  • reflectionnoun
  • contemplationnoun

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