French word

méditer

Pronunciation

IPA/medite/

Meaning

  • verbponder

Example

Je méditerai avant de répondre.

I will ponder before answering.

Illustration for méditer (ponder)

More examples

Elle se met à méditer quand elle est stressée.

She starts meditating when she is stressed.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • prendre le temps de méditer

    take the time to meditate

Similar words

penser: To think about something in a general way.
réfléchir: To examine a problem carefully and reach a reasoned conclusion.

Definition in French

Réfléchir profondément à quelque chose en y portant une attention calme et soutenue.

Word origin

French méditer comes through Old French from Latin meditari, meaning to consider or reflect, and is related to the noun méditation.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • thinkverb
  • meditateverb

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