French Conversation · Level 50
74 words
French word
pensée
Pronunciation
IPA/pɑ̃se/
Meaning
- feminine nounidea
Example
C'est une bonne pensée.
That's a good idea.
More examples
J'ai une pensée pour toi.
I am thinking of you.
Core concept
One mental unit that can be held, examined, or expressed as an idea or impression.
Common phrases
avoir une pensée pour
think of ___
une pensée positive
a positive thought
Similar words
idée: A specific idea that comes to mind or is thought up.
avis: A brief judgment or opinion shared about something.
impression: A temporary feeling formed on meeting someone or encountering something.
sentiment: A lasting emotion or feeling that arises within the mind.
Definition in French
Contenu mental présenté comme une idée, une impression ou une opinion, perçu comme une unité identifiable.
Word origin
The noun pensée comes from French penser and ultimately Latin pensare, whose sense of weighing led to the figurative sense of considering.
Usage tips
- In avoir une pensée pour quelqu'un, pensée means a considerate thought or remembrance, often in a sympathetic or commemorative context.