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penser

/pɑ̃.se/
verb★Beginner— to think
general

To use one's mind to consider, reflect, or reason about something.

Il pense à son avenir.

He is thinking about his future.

💡

The verb 'penser' is often followed by the preposition 'à' when referring to a person or thing.

general

To believe or consider something to be true.

Je pense que tu as raison.

I think you are right.

💡

In this sense, 'penser' is often followed by the conjunction 'que'.

Collocations

penser àto think aboutpenser queto think thatrepenserto reconsider

Synonyms

réfléchirréfléchir àcroireestimer

Antonyms

oublierignorer

Related Phrases

penser àphrase
to think about
penser quephrase
to think that

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'Penser' is often followed by 'à' when referring to a person or thing, and by 'que' when expressing an opinion.

⚡Gold Rule

Conjugation

'Penser' is a regular -er verb, so it follows standard conjugation patterns in the present tense (je pense, tu penses, il/elle pense, etc.).

📖Word Origin

From Old French 'penser', from Latin 'pensāre' (to weigh, consider).

📝Usage Notes

'Penser' is a regular -er verb. It is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing. It can be used both intransitively and transitively.

Word Breakdown

pens
mind
root
+
-er
verb suffix
suffix
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