pense

/pɑ̃s/penser

verbInd, Subj, Imp1stPresSing1,3,2

think

believe

be of the opinion

Je pense que c'est une mauvaise idée.

I think it's a bad idea.

Synonyms:croire, estimer, trouver

verbInd, Subj, Imp1stPresSing1,3,2

think about

remember to

intend to

Pense à fermer la porte en partant.

Remember to close the door when you leave.

Synonyms:songer, penser à, avoir l'intention de

Notes

GENERAL INFO

"Penser" means "to think" and is used to express an opinion, an idea, or when something or someone is on your mind.

Used with "à", "de", and "que".

Je pense que tu es gentil (I think that you are kind)

Je pense à toi (I'm thinking about you)

Je pense du bien de ce film (I think well of this movie)

"Penser que" (to think that) vs "Penser à" (to think about) vs "Penser de" (to think of).

Use subjunctive in negative or doubt.

Je pense

Tu penses

Il/elle/on pense

Nous pensons

Vous pensez

Ils/elles pensent