pensons

Pensons is the first-person plural present indicative form of the French verb penser, meaning "we think." It is also used as the imperative form in the inclusive sense "let us think" or "let us consider," especially in exhortations or proposals such as Pensons à l’avenir, “Let us think about the future.”

Etymology and form: Pensons derives from penser, which itself comes from Latin pensare, meaning to weigh or consider. The root pens- is tied to weighing ideas as part of thinking. In standard French, the full present tense personal forms are je pense, tu penses, il pense, nous pensons, vous pensez, ils pensent. Because the pronoun nous is often implied, pensons may stand alone in conversation or writing.

Usage: Pensons appears in both everyday speech and formal writing. It introduces collective reflection or suggestion: Pensons à nos proches. Qu’est-ce que nous pensons de cette proposition? The phrase pensons-y, meaning “let’s give it some thought,” is a common derivative used to direct attention to a matter. The form is versatile and can be combined with negation or other verbs to express nuance, such as Pensons-y avant de décider.

Notes: Pensons is not a noun and is rarely used as a standalone term outside of verb conjugation. It is not a proper noun and does not refer to a specific place or object. As with many French verb forms, its exact meaning depends on context and accompanying language.