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No. 942 in French

penser

To think.

In a sentence

  • Je pense à mes vacances d'été.

    I am thinking about my summer holidays.

    The verb 'penser' is used with 'à' to indicate that the subject is pondering or considering something.

  • Il pense que c'est une bonne idée.

    He thinks that it's a good idea.

    Here, 'penser' is used with 'que' to express an opinion or belief.

  • Elle pense souvent aux moments heureux.

    She often thinks about happy moments.

    The word 'penser' indicates a recollection or fond thinking of past events, and it is combined with 'à'.

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