musing

UK
/ˈmjuːzɪŋ/
US
/ˈmjuzɪŋ/

Translations

musingnoun
musings
pl
UK
/ˈmjuː.zɪŋ/
US
/ˈmjuː.zɪŋ/
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.
musinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈmjuː.zɪŋ/
US
/ˈmju.zɪŋ/
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.
museverb

musing

Gerund

mused
Past Simple
mused
Past Participle
musing
Gerund
UK
/mjuːz/
US
/mjuz/
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

musingnoun
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.
musinggerund / present participle
Engaged in deep or serious thought.
She had a musing expression on her face as she pondered the meaning of life.
museverb
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.