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penser

/pɑ̃se/
1.
verbINFG1

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
2.
verbINFG1

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, se souvenir, avoir l'intention

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.

CONJUGATION - 1st group

  • je pense
  • tu penses
  • il / elle / on pense
  • nous pensons
  • vous pensez
  • ils / elles pensent

    • USAGE

    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)

    • TRAPS

  • "Penser que" (to think that) vs "Penser à" (to think about) vs "Penser de" (to think of).
  • Use subjunctive in negative or doubt.