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musing

/ˈmjuːzɪŋ/

/ˈmjuzɪŋ/

musingnoun

musings

/ˈmjuː.zɪŋ/

Translations

réflexion

Her musings about the future kept her awake at night.

Ses réflexions sur l’avenir la tenaient éveillée la nuit.

Additional translations

méditationSurtout au pluriel ou dans un registre plus littéraire.

Definitions

A period of reflection or thought.

During her morning walk, she often indulged in quiet musings about her future.

A thought, idea, or reflection resulting from deep contemplation (often used in the plural).

The blog is filled with her musings on travel and culture.

Synonyms

musinggerund / present participle

/ˈmjuː.zɪŋ/

/ˈmju.zɪŋ/

Translations

pensifS’emploie surtout pour décrire un air, un regard ou une attitude.

She had a musing expression on her face as she pondered the meaning of life.

Elle avait une expression pensive sur le visage tandis qu’elle s’interrogeait sur le sens de la vie.

Additional translations

songeurLégèrement plus littéraire.

Definitions

Engaged in deep or serious thought.

She had a musing expression on her face as she pondered the meaning of life.

Synonyms

museverb

musing

Gerund

mused

Past Simple

mused

Past Participle

musing

Gerund

/mjuːz/

/mjuz/

Translations

réfléchirSouvent avec une idée, une décision ou une possibilité.

She mused over the idea of moving to a new city for several weeks before making a decision.

Elle a réfléchi à l'idée de déménager dans une nouvelle ville pendant plusieurs semaines avant de prendre une décision.

Additional translations

murmurerEn parlant d'un ton pensif ou réflexif.

Definitions

To think about something carefully and for a long time.

She mused over the idea of moving to a new city for several weeks before making a decision.

To say something in a thoughtful or reflective manner.

He mused aloud about the possibilities of the new project.

Synonyms

musenoun

Definitions

A source of inspiration, especially a guiding genius or a poet's creative influence.

The artist credited his muse for the sudden burst of creativity that led to his latest masterpiece.

In Greek mythology, any of the nine goddesses who preside over the arts and sciences.

Calliope, the muse of epic poetry, was often invoked by poets seeking inspiration for their works.

A state of deep reflection or abstraction; a period of thought.

He sat in a muse by the window, lost to the world around him.

museproper noun

Definitions

A British alternative rock band formed in 1994, known for its eclectic musical style and energetic live performances.

Muse headlined the festival this year, thrilling fans with their dynamic stage show.