thinking

• Qualifie une personne plongée dans ses pensées ou dans la contemplation, ou qui réfléchit profondément.

Describes a person who is engaged in thought or contemplation.

1. Engaged in thoughtB1formal

   Occupied with or involved in thinking about something.

   en train de penser

   • He sat there with a thinking expression on his face.
   • She was in a thinking mood after the meeting.
   • The thinking man stared at the puzzle for hours.

   Synonymescontemplativedeliberativemeditativemusingpensiveponderingreflectivethoughtful

   Antonymesdistractedinattentivemindlessthoughtlessunthinking

2. Intelligent or rationalB2formal

   Characterized by or showing the ability to think clearly and logically.

   doué de raison, réfléchi

   • She is a thinking individual who questions everything.
   • The article discusses thinking machines and AI.
   • He prefers thinking approaches over emotional reactions.

   Synonymescerebralintelligentlogicalrationalreasonablereasoningsensiblethoughtful

   Antonymesfoolishirrationalstupidunthinking

• Nom désignant le processus d'utilisation de l'esprit pour réfléchir ou raisonner à propos de quelque chose, ou une manière particulière de penser.

A noun referring to the process of using one's mind to consider or reason about something, or a particular way of thinking.

indénombrable

1. Process of thoughtA2formal

   The process of using one's mind to consider or reason about something.

   Réflexion, pensée

   • Critical thinking is essential for problem-solving.
   • Her thinking on the issue changed after the discussion.
   • He shared his thinking behind the decision.

   Synonymescognitioncontemplationdeliberationmeditationponderingreasoningreflectionruminationthought

2. Opinions or beliefsB1formal

   A person's ideas, opinions, or way of thinking about something.

   manière de penser, opinions

   • There is a shift in public thinking about climate change.
   • His thinking aligns with modern philosophy.
   • The report reflects the company's thinking on sustainability.

   Synonymesoutlookperspectiveviewpoint

3. Mental activityA2informal

   The act of using the mind to reflect, reason, or imagine.

   Activité mentale / réflexion

   • Deep thinking helps in creative writing.
   • She does her best thinking while walking.
   • Positive thinking can improve your mood.

   Synonymescerebrationcogitationcontemplationdeliberationmeditationmusingreasoningreflectionspeculationthought

• Verbe désignant le processus d'utilisation de l'esprit pour considérer ou réfléchir à quelque chose, incluant aussi le fait de former une opinion, de croire ou d'imaginer.

A verb used to indicate the act of using one's mind to form ideas, opinions, or judgments, or to have a particular belief or opinion.

verbe irrégulier

1. Have an opinion or beliefA1formal

   To have a particular opinion, belief, or idea about someone or something.

   penser, avoir une opinion

   • I think she's the best candidate for the job.
   • What do you think about the new policy?
   • He thinks that learning languages is important.

   Synonymesbelieveconsiderdeemholdjudgereckonregardsupposeview

2. Consider or believeA1formal

   To consider something in a particular way or to believe something is true.

   croire, estimer

   • I think it's going to rain later.
   • She thinks of him as her best friend.
   • Do you think we should leave now?

   Synonymesbelieveconjectureconsiderdeemholdjudgeopineregardsupposeview

3. Reflect or reasonA2formal

   To use your mind to consider or reason about something.

   réfléchir

   • Let me think about it before I decide.
   • He thought carefully about his next move.
   • She thought long and hard about the offer.

   Synonymescogitateconsidercontemplatedeliberatemeditatemuseponderreasonreflectruminate

Variantes phrasalthink ofthink outthink overthink up