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thought noun

  /θoːt/ , /θɑt/ , /θɔt/ , /θɔːt/ , [θoːt] , [θɒt]
  • (countable) Representation created in the mind without the use of one's faculties of vision, sound, smell, touch, or taste; an instance of thinking.
 pensée, idée
  • (uncountable) The operation by which mental activity arise or are manipulated; the process of thinking; the agency by which thinking is accomplished.
 pensée

thoughtful adjective

  /ˈθɑtfəl/ , /ˈθɔtfəl/ , /ˈθɔːtfəl/ , /ˈθɔːtfʊl/
  • Demonstrating kindness or consideration for others.
 attentionné
  • Demonstrating thought or careful consideration.
 réfléchi

thoughtfulness noun

  /-fʊl-/ , /ˈθɑt.f(ə)l.nəs/ , /ˈθɔt.f(ə)l.nəs/ , /ˈθɔːt.f(ə)l.nəs/ , [ˈθɑt.fl̩.nəs] , [ˈθɔt.fl̩.nəs]
  • Thoughtful and considerate attention.
 sollicitude, attention, prévenance
  • Careful deliberation before action.
 réflexion
train of thought
raisonnement, flux de pensée
freedom of thought
liberté de pensée
school of thought
école de pensée
thought leader
maître à penser
lost in thought
songeur
food for thought
matière à penser
thought experiment
exercice mental, expérience de pensée, expérience imaginaire
it's the thought that counts
c'est l'intention qui compte, c'est le geste qui compte
thought police
police de la pensée
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