How do you say "think" in French?

In French, "think" is penser. It is a verb.

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penser is written using the Latin alphabet. Pronounce each syllable clearly, following French pronunciation rules.

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How do you say "think" in French?

In French, "think" is penser. It is a verb. The word is spelled penser and pronounced as written, following French pronunciation rules.

Is penser masculine or feminine?

penser is a verb, so grammatical gender does not directly apply. In French, verbs conjugate by person and tense.

How is penser used in a sentence?

Use penser as you would use the equivalent verb in English. In French, word order and agreement rules determine how penser fits into a sentence.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the French language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.