French word

philosophe

Pronunciation

IPA/filozɔf/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)philosopher

Example

Mon frère veut devenir philosophe.

My brother wants to become a philosopher.

Illustration for philosophe (philosopher)

More examples

Elle aime penser comme un philosophe.

She likes to think like a philosopher.

Core concept

A person who pauses over life's big questions and examines values, knowledge, and meaning.

Common phrases

  • devenir philosophe

    become a philosopher

  • penser comme un philosophe

    think like a philosopher

Similar words

penseur: A thinker who forms original ideas through deep reflection and makes them known.
intellectuel: A knowledgeable person who discusses social and cultural issues thoughtfully.

Definition in French

Personne qui, sans forcément en faire une profession, aime réfléchir profondément sur la vie, les valeurs et la connaissance.

Word origin

French philosophe comes through Latin philosophus from Greek philosophos, meaning a lover of wisdom.

Usage tips

  • The noun is un philosophe for a man and une philosophe for a woman, with the same spelling in both forms.

Other meanings

  • thinkernoun

Opposites

  • homme d'actionman of actionnoun

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