réfléchir profondément

/ʁefleʃiʁ pʁɔfɔdɑ̃/

to think deeply

Il aime réfléchir profondément sur les questions philosophiques.

He enjoys thinking deeply about philosophical questions.

formal

To engage in deep, thoughtful consideration of a subject or idea, often involving analysis and contemplation.

Avant de prendre une décision importante, il faut réfléchir profondément.

Before making an important decision, one must think deeply.

This phrase emphasizes a thorough and deliberate thought process, often used in intellectual or philosophical contexts.

Collocations

to meditate

to analyze in depth

Use this phrase when discussing intellectual or philosophical topics to convey a deep and thoughtful approach.

This phrase is more formal and is typically used in written or serious discussions rather than casual conversation.

Derived from the verb 'réfléchir' (to think) and the adverb 'profondément' (deeply), combining to express deep contemplation.

This phrase is commonly used in formal or intellectual discussions, emphasizing a thorough and deliberate thought process.

réfléchir

to think

verb

profondément

deeply

adverb

Dictionnaire Français-Anglais