penser

Senses

1. 1.

   to think

   to use one's mind; to form thoughts or ideas

2. 2.

   to think of / about

   to have someone or something in mind; to remember or consider

3. 3.

   to intend; to plan

   to have an intention or purpose (usually with infinitive)

4. 4.

   to think, believe, suppose

   to hold an opinion or judgment

Examples

• "Je pense, donc je suis."

  I think, therefore I am.

• "Tu penses à tes vacances?"

  Are you thinking about your vacation?

• "Je pense partir demain."

  I intend to leave tomorrow.

Usage

Core French verb of moderate frequency. Constructions: *penser + infinitive* (intend to), *penser à* (think of/about), *penser de* (think of/have an opinion on). Note: *penser de* typically asks for evaluation ("What do you think of...?"), while *penser à* is recall/consideration ("Are you thinking of/about...?"). Regular first-group verb.