French Conversation · Level 9
88 words
French word
penser
Pronunciation
IPA/pɑ̃se/
Meaning
- verbthink
Example
Je pense que c'est bon.
I think it's good.
More examples
Que penses-tu de ce film ?
What do you think of this film?
Core concept
A mind weighing an idea, judging a situation, or keeping a thought in view.
Common phrases
penser que
think that
penser à + infinitif
think about doing ___
penser de
think of
Similar words
croire: To regard something as true.
imaginer: To picture a situation or scene mentally.
réfléchir: To consider something carefully and organize one's thoughts.
compter: To plan on taking an action in the future.
Definition in French
Concevoir ou tenir pour vrai une idée, évaluer une situation ou garder quelque chose à l'esprit.
Word origin
French penser comes from Old French penser, from Latin pensare, a form related to pendere, 'to weigh', which developed the figurative sense 'to think'.
Usage tips
- In penser que, the clause follows directly without a preposition, as in penser que c'est bon, meaning 'think that it is good'.