penser

/pɑ̃.se/

verbInf1st

to think; to believe; to have an opinion

Je pense que c'est une bonne idée.

I think that's a good idea.

Synonyms:croire, estimer, juger, trouver

verbInf1st

to think of; to remember; to plan/intend (to do something)

Pense à éteindre la lumière en partant.

Remember to turn off the light when you leave.

Synonyms:songer (à), se souvenir (de), 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.

je pense

tu penses

il / elle / on pense

nous pensons

vous pensez

ils / elles pensent

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.