penser

penser
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
intransitive verb
a. to think
Tu crois que les animaux sont capables de penser ?Do you believe that animals are capable of thinking?
a. to think about
Nous pensons à vous en ces temps difficiles.We are thinking about you in this difficult time.
b. to remember
Pense à téléphoner à ta mère de temps en temps !Remember to call your mother once in a while!
a. to think about
Aminata et moi pensons à nous marier au printemps.Aminata and I are thinking about getting married in the spring.
a. to think
Je pense différemment de toi sur ce sujet.I think differently than you on this subject.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. to think
Mon prof pense que le changement climatique s'accélère.My professor thinks that climate change is accelerating.
a. to think of
Nous pensons faire un voyage en Irlande en juin.We're thinking of taking a trip to Ireland in June.
a. to think up
L'auteur pense l'intrigue de son prochain roman.The author is thinking up the plot for his next novel.
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