think

/θˈɪŋk/

/ˈθɪŋk/

[verbe] [nom]

to think

[VERBE]

MAIN VERB

penser

to have a type of belief, idea, or opinion about a person or thing

Synonymes : guess

1.1

penser

used in speech to make what one says sound more polite or less certain

1.2

penser

used in questions for showing one's surprise or anger

réfléchir

to use one's mind to understand something, solve a problem, make a decision, etc. or to use it to consider someone or something

Synonymes : cerebrate

cogitate

2.1

se souvenir

to recall something or have ideas or words come into one's mind

Synonymes : call back

Antonymes : forget

2.2

penser

to imagine, expect, or intend something

2.3

penser

to adopt a certain mentality

Exemples

1. We thought the world of our teacher, Mr. Johnson.

2. Politicians think they can easily lead people by the nose.

3. Many people thought that the Internet would toll the death knell for newspapers.

4. I think positively, even in difficult situations.

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