contemplation

réflexion, méditation

Fait de réfléchir calmement et attentivement à quelque chose.

En anglais simple : The act of thinking quietly and carefully about something.

• He sat in quiet contemplation.
• The question deserves careful contemplation.
• After hours of contemplation, she decided to leave.

Comment l'utiliser : contemplation of something (She spent the evening in contemplation of her future.)

Synonymes : reflection, meditation

Expressions courantes : quiet contemplation, deep contemplation, contemplation of something

contemplation, méditation religieuse

Réflexion silencieuse sur Dieu ou des questions spirituelles, souvent comme une forme de prière.

En anglais simple : Quiet thought about God or spiritual matters, often as a form of prayer.

• Contemplation is part of her daily prayer.
• The monastery offers a quiet place for spiritual contemplation.
• He found peace through contemplation of divine love.

Comment l'utiliser : contemplation of something (The monks devote their mornings to contemplation of God.)

Synonymes : meditation, devotion

Expressions courantes : religious contemplation, spiritual contemplation, contemplation of God

anticipation, attente

Fait de penser à un événement que l’on s’attend à voir se produire.

En anglais simple : Thinking about something that is expected to happen in the future.

• Contemplation of the holiday filled him with joy.
• She trembled in contemplation of the coming trial.
• In contemplation of their reunion, he imagined her smile.

Comment l'utiliser : in contemplation of something (She smiled in contemplation of their coming reunion.)

Synonymes : anticipation

Expressions courantes : contemplation of something, in contemplation of

examen, étude

Situation d’un projet ou d’une action dont on examine la réalisation possible.

En anglais simple : The state of being thought about as a possible plan or action.

• The sale is still under contemplation.
• Several changes are in contemplation.
• No further building work was under contemplation at that time.

Comment l'utiliser : be under contemplation (A new school is under contemplation.)

Synonymes : consideration, planning

Expressions courantes : under contemplation, in contemplation