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considérer

English translation of considérer

consider

The French word 'considérer' coincides with the English word 'consider'. It is commonly used in many circumstances just as it is in English. You might use it when speaking about thinking carefully about a particular subject or assessing various options before making a decision. Suppose a native French speaker might say, 'Je dois considérer mes options', which translates to 'I need to consider my options'.


Example sentences using: considérer

Il faut considérer tous les facteurs avant de prendre une décision.

English translation of Il faut considérer tous les facteurs avant de prendre une décision.

One must consider all the factors before making a decision.

In this sentence, 'considérer' is used in the infinitive form. It carries the idea of the thought necessary for taking decisions after considering or looking at different aspects.

Elle ne considère pas son opinion comme importante.

English translation of Elle ne considère pas son opinion comme importante.

She does not consider his opinion important.

Here, 'considérer' is used in third person singular and negative form to indicate that she does not regard or respect his opinion as being of importance or significance.

Nous devrions considérer d'autres options.

English translation of Nous devrions considérer d'autres options.

We should consider other options.

In this example, the verb 'considérer' is part of a phrase that encourages the evaluation or consideration of alternative options or possibilities.

Je considère cela comme un grand honneur.

English translation of Je considère cela comme un grand honneur.

I consider this a great honor.

In this sentence, 'considérer' is used in the first person singular to express esteem or high regard for something, considering it as an honor.

Il est difficile de considérer son point de vue.

English translation of Il est difficile de considérer son point de vue.

It is difficult to consider his point of view.

Here, 'considérer' refers to the notion of taking into account or respecting someone else's perspective, even when it seems challenging to understand or agree with.

Je ne peux pas considérer cette offre.

English translation of Je ne peux pas considérer cette offre.

I cannot consider this offer.

This phrase uses 'considérer' in the context of evaluating or mulling over a proposal or offer, but in this case, the speaker is unable to do so.

Peut-être que vous devriez considérer un autre chemin.

English translation of Peut-être que vous devriez considérer un autre chemin.

Maybe you should consider another path.

In this suggestion, 'considérer' introduces the idea of evaluating or pondering a different course of action or decision, offering an alternative route or path.

Ils peuvent considérer cela comme un échec.

English translation of Ils peuvent considérer cela comme un échec.

They may consider this a failure.

Used in the context of an assumption or supposition, 'considérer' means to regard or view a particular situation or outcome in a certain light, in this case, as a failure.

Nous considérons sa demande comme invalide.

English translation of Nous considérons sa demande comme invalide.

We consider his request invalid.

In this statement, 'considérer' is used in the first person plural, expressing the collective judgement or evaluation regarding the validity of someone's request.

Tu devrais considérer sa proposition.

English translation of Tu devrais considérer sa proposition.

You should consider his proposal.

Here, 'considérer' is used in advising or suggesting to someone that they should weigh the merits of someone else's proposition or idea.

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