Considérez

Considérez is the second‑person plural imperative form of the French verb considérer, which means “to consider,” “to regard,” or “to think of.” In written and spoken French, it is used to give a direct command, advice, or invitation to a group of listeners (vous). The form can also appear in polite plural contexts when addressing a single interlocutor in a formal setting, following the same grammatical rules as the plural imperative.

The verb considérer originates from the Latin considerare, formed from con‑ (“together”) and sidere (“to sit, to settle”), originally implying a careful examination or contemplation. Over time, the meaning expanded to include weighing options, evaluating situations, and forming opinions. In modern French, considérer is a regular -er verb, conjugated in the present indicative as je considère, tu considères, il/elle considère, nous considérons, vous considérez, ils/elles considèrent. Its imperative forms are considère (tu), considérons (nous), and considérez (vous).

When used in the imperative, considérez is often followed by an infinitive or a noun phrase, e.g., « Considérez les conséquences avant d’agir » or « Considérez cela comme une opportunité ». The form can also introduce a clause that expresses a viewpoint: « Considérez que le projet est viable ». In written French, the hyphen may be added before the following pronoun, as in « Considérez‑nous comme partenaires ».

The imperative of considérer is part of standard French usage in both formal and informal registers, and it appears in literature, journalism, and everyday discourse whenever a speaker wishes to prompt reflection or action from an audience. Related terms include juger, estimer, et examiner, which convey similar nuances of assessment.