French Conversation · Level 86
60 words
French word
sensé
Pronunciation
IPA/sɑ̃se/
Meaning
- adjectivesensible
Example
Elle donne toujours des conseils sensés.
She always gives sensible advice.
More examples
Il a proposé un plan sensé.
He proposed a sensible plan.
Core concept
A steady mind weighs the facts before choosing a practical course.
Common phrases
un plan sensé
a sensible plan
donner un conseil sensé
give sensible advice
Similar words
raisonnable: Realistic and moderate in judgment, without being driven by emotion.
réfléchi: Based on careful thought before reaching a conclusion or taking action.
prudent: Careful to avoid unnecessary danger, mistakes, or loss.
judicieux: Well suited to the situation and showing sound judgment.
Definition in French
Qui fait preuve de jugement et de modération dans ses paroles ou ses actions.
Word origin
French sensé is related to sens and ultimately Latin sensus, referring to perception and understanding before developing its sense of sound judgment.
Usage tips
- Sensé and censé are pronounced alike, but censé means supposed to or expected to and cannot replace sensé.
Other meanings
- wiseadjective
- rationaladjective
- reasonableadjective
Opposites
- déraisonnableunreasonableadjective
Related words
- insenséfoolishadjective