Considérer
Example: Je considère cette proposition comme une bonne idée.
Definition
"Considérer" means to think about something carefully and deliberately, often with the intention of forming an opinion or making a decision. For example, in the phrase 'Je considère cette proposition comme une bonne idée,' it means to regard or view the proposal as a good idea.
Etymology
The word "considérer" comes from the Latin verb 'considerare,' which means to look at closely or observe. It is derived from 'con-' meaning 'with' and 'sidus,' meaning 'star,' suggesting the original sense of looking at the stars carefully. Did you know that this celestial origin reflects the idea of careful observation embedded in the word?
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"Considérer" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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